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Moscow urged all political forces in the region to refrain from any action that would provoke further unrest and rather work towards a peaceful settlement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

The Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) has warned people against believing or sharing news and internet posts that over 300 military officers have been dispatched to detain Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha to prepare for a coup detat.

The Brotherhood Alliance of Arakan Army (AA), Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) released a statement on March 30th, calling on the military (Tatmadaw) to immediately stop shooting at peaceful protests and to quickly find a solution to the current political crisis. 

Myanmar’s foreign minister arrived in Thailand on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, according to a Thai government source.

A member of the military joined the ongoing anti-coup protest in Monywa, Sagaing Region, on February 18. 

Chen Hai, Chinese ambassador to Myanmar, denied the news about China helping Myanmar to build firewalls and sending IT experts and soldiers, according to a statement from Chinese embassy on February 16.

Cross-border trade in Tak’s Mae Sot district has been disrupted as Myanmar truck drivers have struck work to participate in anti-coup protests, a news source revealed.

In Myawady, Kayin State, there were two protests on February 7 and the police let go 14 people arrested earlier in the evening.

Myanmar's new state council starts work, more emergency plans unveiled

Around 100 staff from Mandalay Orthopedic Hospital including doctors and nurses launched a “red ribbon campaign” in protest against the military coup at about 9 am today.    

China expressed its hope that the international community would contribute to the political and social stability of Myanmar, which saw relatively calm streets inside the country but increasing tension from outside.