Philipp Annawitt served as an adviser to Myanmar's parliaments and government from 2015 to 2021. Moe Hteet is a political activist based in Myanmar. She writes here under a pen name.
Myanmar's coup was a big mistake.
Old tactics of coercion and control are not working
Protesters give first aid to Phay Thein Kyaw, a coup protester shot during a crackdown in the Yangon township of Hlaing on March 17. © Reuters
Philipp Annawitt served as an adviser to Myanmar's parliaments and government from 2015 to 2021. Moe Hteet is a political activist based in Myanmar. She writes here under a pen name.
Myanmar's coup was a big mistake.