Calls to join protests and to back a campaign of civil disobedience have grown louder and more organised since last Monday's coup, which drew widespread international condemnation. The Hindu explains | Why did the Myanmar military stage a coup? Also read: Myanmar military promises election in a yearIn Yangon, a group of saffron-robed monks marched in the vanguard of protests with workers and students. Suu Kyi faces charges of illegally importing sixwalkie-talkies and is being held in police detention for investigation until Feb. 15. The United Nations Security Council called for the releaseof Suu Kyi and other detainees last week and the United Statesis considering targeted sanctions.

Source: The Hindu February 08, 2021 05:48 UTC