On the third anniversary of the coup that brought the ruling military junta to power, people across Myanmar took part in a silent strike yesterday, bringing cities and towns to a standstill. The country remains in the grip of a civil war, with an estimated two-thirds of Myanmar experiencing conflict. ( The Guardian)
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