After a month under military rule, Myanmar remains gripped by anger and frustration. Despite the growing danger to their personal safety, thousands of people continue to hit the streets daily to demand the release of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and a return to democracy.
Normalcy seems a far-off prospect. Protesters have been facing increasing violence from police, and more recently from pro-military groups wielding knives and slingshots. The deaths of four protesters, one volunteer guard and one police officer have been linked to the conflict.
Myanmar’s economy is also being severely constrained amid a strengthening civil disobedience movement. Medical personnel are on the frontlines, and this has impeded the progress of the national coronavirus vaccination campaign.
As well, about 90% of 4,000 container-truck drivers at Yangon’s four main ports have halted…
