Burmese teachers during a protest march in Yangon on Feb. 19.
Burmese people continue to hold mass demonstrations in protest of a military coup, defying a crackdown on gunfire by the military government. on February 18, Burmese security forces confronted striking railroad workers for several hours before large numbers of people took to the streets again in protest.
According to the UN, about three-quarters of Burma’s public service went on strike. Dozens of private and public sector employees and civil servants in dozens of fields, including railway workers, left their jobs and joined the mass demonstrations against the coup, despite a no-strike ban and threats of punishment issued by the military.
On the same day, Canada and the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on members of Burma’s military government. Britain will freeze the assets of three generals and impose travel bans on them. Canada said it would sanction nine people.
British Foreign Secretary Raab said, “Together with our international allies, we will hold the Burmese military to account and seek justice for the Burmese people because of their human rights abuses.”
Last week, the U.S. had already imposed similar sanctions. U.S. Secretary of State John Blinken welcomed the move. He tweeted, “We urge the international community to send a united signal and push for accountability. Burma’s military must restore a democratically elected government.”
On Feb. 19, Burmese people rallied outside the embassies of Britain, France and other countries to call for international solidarity with Burmese people protesting against the military coup.
A massive protest was held in Yangon on Feb. 18. People blocked the streets with cars to prevent military vehicles from entering.
A mass protest was held in Yangon on Feb. 18.
A mass protest was held in Yangon on February 18.
A mass protest was held in Yangon on Feb. 18. A protester dressed in tribal costume.
A mass protest was held in Yangon on February 18.
Protesters hold slogans in front of the Chinese Communist Embassy in Yangon on February 18.
People in Yangon beat drums to participate in a protest march on Feb. 18.
On February 18, a large number of riot police were deployed in Yangon.
A large number of riot police were deployed in Yangon on February 18.
A large protest was held in Mandalay on February 18.
A mass protest was held in Mandalay on February 18. People put up banners against the Communist government’s support for the Burmese military.
Mass protests were held in Mandalay on February 18.
A mass protest was held in Mandalay on February 18.
Riot police confront protesters in Nay Pyi Taw on February 18, and police use water cannon trucks to disperse them.
Riot police confront protesters in Nay Pyi Taw on Feb. 18.
Police stationed outside a temple in Yangon on Feb. 18.
Police stationed outside a temple in Yangon on February 18.
Police stationed outside a temple in Yangon on Feb. 18.
Police officers are stationed outside a temple in Yangon on Feb. 18. A man prevents people from approaching the police.
Railroad workers march in Yangon on February 19 to protest.
Railroad workers march in protest in Yangon on Feb. 19.
Railroad workers march in protest in Yangon on Feb. 19.
Railroad workers march in protest in Yangon on February 19.
Burmese musicians and people rally outside the British Embassy in Yangon on February 19.
Burmese musicians and people gather outside the British Embassy in Yangon on February 19.
Burmese musicians and people gather outside the British Embassy in Yangon on February 19.
Burmese musicians and people gather outside the British Embassy in Yangon on February 19.
Burmese musicians and people gather outside the British Embassy in Yangon on February 19.
Burmese musicians and people gather outside the British Embassy in Yangon on February 19.
Burmese musicians and people gather outside the French Embassy in Yangon on February 19.
Burmese people gather outside the French Embassy in Yangon on February 19.
Burmese musicians and people gather outside the French Embassy in Yangon on February 19.
Burmese musicians gather outside the French Embassy in Yangon on February 19.
Two Burmese people outside the French embassy on February 19.
The body of a Burmese woman, who was shot dead in the head by police, is taken out of the hospital on February 19.
The body of a Burmese woman who died after being shot in the head by police, is taken out of the hospital on February 19.
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