It’s other-worldly to watch a coup unfold less than a thousand miles away, on streets you have walked, with people that you know. We check in on our friends there, listening and showing we care, despite our feelings of helplessness. We’ve passed messages onto MCC advocacy offices, stories of the ups and downs of the…
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Myanmar coup
On Monday morning, Myanmar’s military took control of the country in a coup and declared a state of emergency, following disputed election results. Government officials have been detained and communications channels interrupted. The people of Myanmar already are suffering extreme hardships because of the COVID-19 pandemic. For information on the coup and its impact, follow…