Protesters held banners and signs with Suu Kyi's image, some reading "We want our leader." Suu Kyi and other democratically-elected lawmakers were detained by the military in pre-dawn raids Monday. Protesters on Sunday have been marching around the Yangon University area, changing directions to avoid roadblocks and any confrontations with police. Communication between protesters Sunday was largely through SMS texts, phone calls, and word of mouth, according to a witness in Yangon. Recently deposed civilian leader Suu Kyi shot to international prominence during her decades-long struggle against military rule.

Source: The Nation February 07, 2021 07:41 UTC