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Added on the 19/10/2021 06:23:01 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
People and families wait outside Insein Prison in Yangon after authorities announced Monday that more than 5,000 people jailed for protesting against February's military coup would be released. IMAGES
People gather and wait outside Insein prison in Yangon with hopes of seeing their loved ones Sunday after Myanmar's junta said it would release over 1,600 prisoners from jails across the country to mark the Buddhist new year. IMAGES
Thousands of people gather in Mawlamyine, capital of Myanmar's Mon state, despite growing tension with the police and the arrests of several anti-coup demonstrators. These images were filmed before clashes ocurred between protesters and police. IMAGES
Police fired rubber bullets and water cannon at anti-coup protesters in Myanmar capital's Naypyidaw. Shots can be heard in images three and four. IMAGES
Riot police face off against protesters after blocking roads in Yangon as Myanmar saw its largest anti-coup protests yet on Saturday. As many as 1,000 demonstrators spilled onto the streets to denounce the country's new military regime. IMAGES