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Strike grips Myanmar, anti-coup protesters defy junta's lethal warning

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Myanmar police began to disperse pro-democracy protesters on Monday as businesses around the country shut in a general strike called to oppose the military coup despite a threat from authorities that confrontation could cost lives. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert tells us more.

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