Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Wednesday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. It caused casualties.
Earlier, protesters set fire to a Chinese factory in the commercial capital, Yangon. The extent of the damage caused by the fire was not known. Pictures of protesters setting fire to Chinese flags in another area of Yangon have also surfaced on Facebook.
The country's army chief said in a statement that the movement was "destroying" Myanmar in violation of the law. As a result, hospitals, schools, roads, various departments, and factories have come to a standstill. Protests are also taking place in neighboring countries and in the international arena, but it is not harming business.
Russia, one of the allies of the junta, has warned that blockades and sanctions by Western nations could lead to a civil war in Myanmar. Moscow says measures such as the blockade will only increase divisions and conflict in the country.
On the other hand, the French Foreign Minister said that the EU is going to impose more sanctions on various institutions and individuals related to the military government soon.
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