Close to 100 people marched through Wellington to oppose the military takeover of Myanmar and demand the release of the country’s leader. People from the Myanmar communities of Hamilton, Auckland and the South Island protested outside of parliament before moving to Boulcott St on Tuesday. Aro Valley man Thomas Aulg, who has lived in New Zealand for 12 years, said he wanted his home country to return to democracy. ROBERT KITCHIN/Stuff Close to 100 protestors moved through Wellington on Tuesday to oppose the military takeover of Myanmar. “We want the international community to support the Government to support people and get democracy back,” he said.

Source: Stuff February 09, 2021 00:43 UTC