aung san suu kyi

Six months after the coup, Myanmar's military leader and ruler Min Aung Hlaing, took over the governance declaring himself as Myanmar's PM until 2023. Myanmar Junta in February 2021 overthrew and captured the elected prime minister Aung San Suu Kyi seizing power from the civilian government and declared a state of emergency. Hlaing on August 1 promised that the country will hold a fair election in 2023.

Democracy activists gathered on Myanmar streets on June 1 as the army and anti-junta militias indulged in fighting along the border areas. Anti-military protestors and young activists took to streets of Laung Lone and Yangon amid heavy crackdown by forces. Notably, even after four months, the military is still struggling to impose orders after the coup followed by arrests of Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior leaders.

People of Myanmar have resolved to a new form of protest against the ongoing military coup, as many are getting coup-themed tattoos inscribed on their bodies. The preferred tattoo styles are mainly of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's face, the three-finger salute along with 'Freedom from Fear' or 'Spring Revolution' texts. Many tattoo artists have inked the protestors for free, extending their support against the coup that started early… read-more

Mizoram's apex student body Mizo Zirlai Pawl, along with several NGO's, organised a sit-in protest on February 3 in Aizawl against the recent military coup in Myanmar. The demonstration was aimed at drawing the government's attention to help Indians, including Naga, Mizo, and Assamese population in Myanmar. Meanwhile, the Mizo National Front party has assured all possible help. Reportedly, many Mizos were part of detained Aung San Suu Kyi's… read-more