Killing of protesters fuels anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar
Three people have now been killed by security forces defending the military's takeover, but the deaths are only adding fuel to the pro-democracy movement's fire.
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Three people have now been killed by security forces defending the military's takeover, but the deaths are only adding fuel to the pro-democracy movement's fire.
An order that appears to be from the Ministry of Transport and Communications told mobile phone service providers to shut down internet connections from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Protesters marched Saturday despite an order banning gatherings of five or more people.
Demonstrations against the military takeover were held again Wednesday in Myanmar, defying a ban on protests.
Facing tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon, tens of thousands take to the streets to demand the military hand power back to civilian leaders.
4th straight day of protests against military commanders who've seized control of the country draws an increasingly aggressive police response.
Martial law declared in parts of 2nd largest city as state TV warns "action must be taken," signaling a possible crackdown on huge demonstrations.
"All the people, including the students, will have to bring down the military junta," one protester says as medical workers and students lead resistance to the military takeover.
Myanmar authorities filed their first charge against the country's deposed civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, following Monday's military coup. The charge gives Myanmar grounds to detain her for up to two weeks. CBS News correspondent and State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The first formal charge against Aung San Suu Kyi gives the military authorities who staged a coup a legal reason to detain her for two weeks.
Beijing's shrugging-off of what many consider a coup could set the stage for the Biden administration's first U.N. showdown with some major adversaries.
Aung San Suu Kyi, the nation's top civilian leader, is among the senior figures reportedly detained by the military as a difficult march toward democracy is halted.
Governments around the world are condemning the military coup in Myanmar and have called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian leaders who have been detained. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" to break down the latest developments.
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