Myanmar Declares Martial Law in Cities

The transcript discusses ongoing protests in Myanmar, sparked by demands for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and respect for the 2020 election results. The protests have escalated, with police using water cannons in Naypyidaw. The movement draws parallels to past uprisings in 2007 and 1988, with a new generation of internet-savvy protesters emerging, similar to the Milk Tea Alliance seen in Hong Kong and Thailand.

What are the main demands of the protesters mentioned in the text?

How have the protests evolved in terms of their spread across the country?

What historical events are referenced in relation to the current protests?

In what ways are the current protesters connected to previous movements?

What role does the internet play in the current protest movements?