Myanmar pro-democracy artists vow: 'We will win'

RTE

Jackie Fox

Sunday, 30 May 2021

The Hunger Games' three-fingered salute has become one of the major symbols for the pro-democracy movement since the coup

On 1 June, it will be four months since a military coup overthrew Myanmar's elected government.

Tens years of democratic reforms have been upended and bloody attempts to silence opposition have shocked the world.

Those on the front line attempting to stand up to the regime are trying to delicately navigate through a new life of protest and safety.

Key Myanmar Pro-Democracy Parties Refuse to Meet With Regime's Election Body

THE IRRAWADDY 

20 May 2021

An anti-regime protest in Yangon on Feb.14. / The Irrawaddy

While many of Myanmar’s key pro-democracy political parties have rejected an invitation from the regime’s election body to a meeting on Friday, others have decided to attend it, risking public outrage.