5 min
Myanmar: The Spring Revolution Background Briefing
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In Myanmar, after a military coup in February this year, mass protests were met with brutal force. Borders were shut, the internet was blocked and it is estimated that around 900 people have been killed by the military. But some brave, young activists have filmed their acts of resistance. As their options close, what hope do they have to win back democracy?
Due to copyright restrictions there will be no Background Briefing podcast or transcript for this program.
You can listen to the full episode here: BBC Radio 4 - Crossing Continents, Myanmar: The Spring Revolution
In Myanmar, after a military coup in February this year, mass protests were met with brutal force. Borders were shut, the internet was blocked and it is estimated that around 900 people have been killed by the military. But some brave, young activists have filmed their acts of resistance. As their options close, what hope do they have to win back democracy?
Due to copyright restrictions there will be no Background Briefing podcast or transcript for this program.
You can listen to the full episode here: BBC Radio 4 - Crossing Continents, Myanmar: The Spring Revolution
5 min