The Myanmar army, which took over power on February 1, today introduced a curfew in several cities, while the generals for the first time mentioned the possibility of retaliation against the demonstrators who took to the streets en masse today.
A curfew from 20.00:4.00 p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. was introduced in several settlements in Jagon, Mandalay and other parts of the country.
The army stated that from now on, gatherings of more than five people are prohibited.
Army Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing said tonight that the coup was organized because of electoral fraud in the parliamentary elections held in November.
Police used water cannons in Myanmar's capital today to disperse thousands of protesters who have taken to the streets to oppose a military coup and demand the release of Prime Minister Aung San Suu Kyi and others ousted and detained by the military.
During the previous five decades of military rule in Myanmar, the country was isolated and communication with the international community was tightly controlled.
The international community condemned the coup and called for the release of the detainees.
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