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Arrests and bloodshed at the hands of the junta signal a rejection of ASEAN’s call for an immediate cessation of violence.

Communications from Tatmadaw leaders to field units endorse deadly force against protesters in all areas and paint a picture of an isolated, brainwashed military.

Ma Khin Nyein Thu, who was arrested in connection with a deadly blast in Yangon, endures daily beatings and torture and is being denied medical attention, a witness said.

ASEAN summit on Saturday provides little reason for optimism among longtime political observers.

Ko Wai Moe Naing, 26, who has been at the forefront of anti-regime protests in Monywa, was rammed while riding a scooter, beaten and dragged away, witnesses said.

The man was fatally shot in the chest and four were wounded when police opened fire near Sule Mosque in a Muslim neighborhood in Maha Aung Myay Township.

Even as its hardware is used to surveil and intimidate anti-regime protesters, Beijing says it is ‘willing to communicate with all parties’.

Regime forces reportedly used mortars to drop explosive shells on three Bago residential wards in a dawn raid targeting roadblocks.

Protesters share images of decorated Easter eggs on social media expressing hope for ‘resurrection of democracy.’

After reporter Clarissa Ward left with her army escort, the pair, who were among many at the market who demonstrated to CNN their opposition to the regime, were arrested.

Villagers use antique percussion lock firearms in clash with security forces in Sagaing Region; regime forces use explosives against protesters in Mandalay.

Protest-related death toll climbs to 475 on Tuesday and is expected to go much higher due to the number who have been seriously wounded.

At least eight more deaths reported at the hands of security forces, pushing the death toll since Feb. 1 to at least 460.