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Myanmar LGBTQ protesters take to streets against military coup

2/19/21

A group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) protesters rallied on Yangon’s streets against the military coup and ousting of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday (February 19).

Regions: Asia, Myanmar

Issues: Culture Religion and Politics, Human Rights

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