YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Police in Myanmar on Saturday escalated their crackdown on demonstrators against this month’s military takeover, deploying early and in force as protesters sought to assemble in the country’s two biggest cities. Police have increasingly been enforcing an order by the junta banning gatherings of five or more people. Many other cities and towns have also hosted large protests against the Feb. 1 coup. Security forces also tried to thwart protests in Mandalay, where roadblocks were set up at several key intersections and the regular venues for rallies were flooded with police. Image: Police stand in formation blocking a main road in Mandalay, Myanmar, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.

Source: Egypt Independent February 27, 2021 06:45 UTC