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Word on the street: A protest slogan fills a road in Yangon. More widespread street protests are expected Feb. 22. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

BANGKOK -- Fears of more deadly encounters between protesters and security forces hang over Myanmar as large-scale demonstrations against the military's power grab have been called for Monday.

Calls have gone out on social networks for rallies, with weekend violence only appearing to add to public outrage. The nation's biggest local retailer, City Mart Holding, will close supermarkets for business Monday in what appears to be preparation for unrest.

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