In Yangon, the country’s largest city, and elsewhere, photos on social media showed normally busy streets were almost empty. The anniversary has also attracted international attention, especially from Western nations critical of the military takeover, such as the United States. Widespread nonviolent demonstrations followed the army’s takeover initially, but armed resistance arose after protests were put down with lethal force. People in Myanmar rushed before the start of Tuesday’s strike to buy essentials, and in Yangon appeared to have done their shopping on Monday. City workers in Yangon were told to attend during strike hours, according to leaked documents posted on social media.
