Businesses shut in general strike

22 February 2021
Businesses shut in general strike
Protesters hold a large banner alleging that the MRTV and MWD media channels spread "fake news" during a demonstration against the military coup in front of the Chinese embassy in Yangon on February 12, 2021. Photo: AFP

Businesses shut in Myanmar today in a general strike called to oppose the military and thousands of protesters gathered despite a threat from authorities that confrontation could cost lives, according to a Reuters report.

State-owned media MRTV warned protesters against action.

As well as local stores, international chains announced closures, including Yum Brands Inc.'s KFC and delivery service Food Panda, owned by Delivery Hero. Southeast Asian company Grab stopped delivery services too, but left its taxis running.