Austin’s Myanmar Community Rallies Against Coup
About 150 supporters of democracy in Myanmar took to the Texas Capitol grounds today to protest the military coup that took place in the Southeast Asian country six days ago.
Protestors waved Myanmar flags and chanted, “democracy in Myanmar.” They held signs with the face of Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s civilian leader. Many also stomped on signs with the picture of Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, the head of the Myanmar military.
On Monday, the Myanmar military seized power from Suu Kyi. Military leaders claimed the action was necessary due to irregularities in November’s general election.