Sagaing Region residents equipped with single-shot traditional rifles known as “tumi guns” – and in some cases more modern weaponry – are resisting security forces’ attempts to crush anti-coup protests.
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Sagaing Region residents equipped with single-shot traditional rifles known as “tumi guns” – and in some cases more modern weaponry – are resisting security forces’ attempts to crush anti-coup protests.
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As the military brazenly guns down its own citizens in ever-larger numbers, activists are finding new ways to resist.
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The introduction of higher fines for minor road infringements has increased opportunities for corruption in the traffic police force, but motorists aren’t complaining.
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