Life under military rule in Myanmar’s biggest city

Inflation, crime surge, and constant threats of arrests in Yangon

Originally published on Global Voices

Myanmar’s military regime has tightened security in downtown Yangon while commemorating the 77th Martyrs’ Day on July 19. Photo and caption from The Irrawaddy – English Edition, a content partner of Global Voices.

This article by Yazar Aung was originally published in The Irrawaddy, an independent news website in Myanmar. This edited version is republished on Global Voices as part of a content-sharing agreement.