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In Mandalay, many different protest columns, including the Sangha Union, Chan Mya Thar Zi residents, and youths, joined forces to organise a flash protest against Myanmar's military dictatorship this morning (Aug 21) Photos: CJ #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar

#Aug21Coup Loikaw & Demoso, Kayah State HANDCUFFED & USED AS HUMAN SHIELDS 15 local people were handcuffed & made to dress in military uniforms this morning. SAC used them as human shields when moving to Loikaw from Phruso-Demoso township.#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar Khit Thit.

Poignant artwork in Myanmar pays tribute to five youths who jumped to their likely deaths rather than be captured by junta forces #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

The death or serious injury of five Myanmar youths who jumped from a building rather than be captured by junta forces has struck a chord among opponents of military rule reuters.com/world/asia-pac… #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

(Reuters) - China will transfer over $6 million to Myanmar’s government to fund 21 development projects, Myanmar’s foreign ministry said, in a sign of cooperation resuming under the junta that overthrew an elected government on Feb. 1. reuters.com/article/us-mya…

The US State Dept. has pledged over $50 million in aid for Myanmar as surging COVID-19 infections worsen the post-coup crisis. The funds will aid “those forced to flee violence and persecution” and help groups provide health care and essentials, it said. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

Video sent to me, circulating of soldier who looks like #Myanmar #military security forces firing an RPG weapon (rocket-propelled grenade) in #Mandalay. Unclear of target but it appears he was aiming it at residential housing although cannot be verified. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar