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Myanmar citizens take part in a protest against the military coup in Myanmar, outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok, Thailand February 7, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
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Myanmar coup opponents vow to continue protest action

Some coup opponents suggested on social media that people should meet in groups of four to protest to get around the ban on large gatherings

Police fire a water cannon at protesters demonstrating against the coup and demanding the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 8, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Water cannon fired at protesters as tensions rise in Myanmar

People rally in a protest against the military coup and to demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 7, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Monks, nurses join third day of protests against Myanmar coup

A man holds up a portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi as he takes part in a protest against the military coup and to demand the release of elected leader Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 7, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Protests sweep Myanmar despite internet ban to oppose coup, support Suu Kyi

Demonstrators show the three-finger salute to protest against the military coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 6, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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'This is for our future': Tens of thousands protest Myanmar coup for second day

Myanmar army armoured vehicles drive past a street after they seized power in a coup in Mandalay, Myanmar February 2, 2021. REUTERS
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Myanmar’s regional, state chief ministers released after detention by military

Myanmar military commander-in-chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, attends a military exercise at Ayeyarwaddy delta region in Myanmar, February 3, 2018. REUTERS/Lynn Bo Bo/Pool/File Photo
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Ambitious but cornered, Myanmar army chief took full power

A Myanmar soldier looks on as he stands inside city hall after soldiers occupied the building, in Yangon, Myanmar February 2, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Japan defence official warns Myanmar coup could increase China's influence in region

Soldiers stand guard at a Myanmar's military checkpoint on the way to the congress compound in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 1, 2021. Picture taken February 1, 2021. REUTERS
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Suu Kyi's party demands her release as Myanmar generals tighten grip on power

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin speaks during a news conference in Beijing, China December 14, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
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China says world should contribute to Myanmar stability

Shwedagon pagoda is seen in Yangon, Myanmar February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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Myanmar lawmakers say army guarding their housing after coup

Myanmar's military checkpoint is seen on the way to the congress compound in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
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Myanmar military takeover threatens country's development: World Bank

Myanmar Army Chief Min Aung Hlaing. Photo: Bloomberg
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Myanmar’s coup shouldn’t surprise anyone