What's Happening in Myanmar: A Brief Summary in Pictures

February 1, 2021

The Myanmar Military Regime takes power from the democratically elected civilian government in a coup.

The Spring Revolution begins: By February 5th, massive protests emerged all over Myanmar

The people refused to accept the military takeover. Government staff launched a Civil Disobedience movement which continues to this day.

Within days, the military and police began to use deadly force against protesters

It is estimated that over 2,000 peaceful protesters have been killed to date since February 2021

Over 12,900 political prisoners have been detained across Myanmar

Countless people have been tortured to death in Myanmar's prisons since the coup took place.

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Many women have left their homes and their families behind in order to join armed resistance against the military dictatorship. (Al Jazeera)

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An interactive story of Myanmar's Rohingya women, and their hope of returning home to their motherland. (The New Humanitarian)

Voices from the frontline protests in early 2021 (Latt Thone Chaung)

A highlight reel from NBC News on the one year anniversary of the February 2021 military coup.