Photos: Protesters clash in Yangon over Myanmar military coup
On February 25, supporters of the military marched through Myanmar's commercial hub Yangon carrying signs that read, "We stand with the defence services." Since the start of February, pro-democracy protesters in Myanmar have taken to the streets, demanding the release of their leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Protests in Yangon have remained largely peaceful, despite the presence of troops and security forces barricading key junctions. But on February 25 noon, clashes were reported between pro-military and pro-democracy supporters near Yangon Central station's railway compound.
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A military supporter points a sharp object as he confronts anti-coup protesters during a military support rally in Yangon, Myanmar on February 25. Junta supporters wielding knives and slingshots clashed with residents in Myanmar's largest city on February 25, as tensions rise after weeks of nationwide protests against the military coup.(REUTERS)
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An anti-coup protester with thanaka, a traditional face paste with letters CDM, representing "Civil Disobedience Movement," displays a placard with an image of deposed Myanmar President Win Myint during a street march in Mandalay on February 25.(AP)
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Supporters of Myanmar’s military carry banners and flags during a rally in Yangon on February 25. Hundreds of supporters of the military marched through Yangon carrying signs that said "We stand with Defence Services."(REUTERS)
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Police block a road during a protest at the Yangon University compound during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on February 25. Authorities granted junta supporters access to Yangon's Sule Pagoda, a local landmark at a key junction that in recent days was barricaded to prevent anti-coup protesters from amassing, AFP reported.(Ye Aung THU / AFP)
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