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Myanmar Journal: Sunday saw some protestors fight back, enraged by images of the indiscriminate killings and arrests
13 Sept 13:22 Key points summarised by AI
- February 28th witnessed deadly crackdowns: Security forces escalated violence, causing multiple confirmed deaths and widespread arrests, with civilian fatalities in February surpassing the 2007 Saffron Revolution.
- Protesters' rage fuels resistance: Enraged by the brutal killings and arrests, protestors began fighting back, amplifying the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) through massive strikes and boycotts across the nation.
- Defiance against military and international concerns: Local media defied military orders, while international responses varied, with some nations imposing sanctions and others facing criticism for perceived legitimization of the coup.
- Escalating military tactics meet organized civilian resistance: The military deployed live fire, night raids, and pro-military groups, yet civilians organized parallel governance efforts and garnered support from ethnic armed forces, signaling growing conflict.
