Burmese Americans Protest Military Coup With California Rally

Burmese Americans Protest Military Coup With California Rally
Protesters demonstrate against Burma’s military coup at a rally in Stanton, Calif., on March 20, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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STANTON, Calif.—Stanton is home to the largest Burmese American community in Orange County, California. Over 500 people gathered at Stanton City Hall on March 20 to raise awareness about the military coup in Burma, also known as Myanmar.

More than 250 have been killed and thousands arrested amid protests against the coup, which began Feb. 1, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.
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Jamie is a California-based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and state policies for The Epoch Times. In her free time, she enjoys reading nonfiction and thrillers, going to the beach, studying Christian theology, and writing poetry. You can always find Jamie writing breaking news with a cup of tea in hand.
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