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Myanmar protesters take to militarized streets after internet blackout

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Yangon, Feb 15 (EFE/EPA).- Myanmar residents on Monday resumed their protests against the military junta that seized power two weeks ago, emerging from a long night during which the country's internet was shut down and armored vehicles appeared in the streets of some cities.In Yangon on Monday, protesters held up placards and walked among military trucks full of soldiers who had earlier set up barricades. A man dressed as Batman stood on the roof of a vehicle holding a sign saying: "End the dictatorship." Another protest was held outside the Chinese embassy.Residents continued to demand the release of President Win Myint and de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was charged on Feb. 3 with illegally importing communications equipment and is believed to be under house arrest in Naypyitaw. (Camera: LYNN BO BO).SHOT LIST: ANTI-COUP PROTEST NEAR THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY (NLD) HEADQUARTERS AND STAFF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY (NLD) GREET DEMONSTRATORS THROUGH BUILDING WINDOWS DURING AN ANTI-COUP PROTEST AT THE NLD HEADQUARTERS IN YANGON, MYANMAR.

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