Strikes on cards as anti-military protests ramp up in Myanmar

Oil industry workers in restive Southeast Asian nation could look at downing tools as backlash against coup continues

Myanmar unrest: protesters block a major road during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on 17 February
Myanmar unrest: protesters block a major road during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on 17 FebruaryPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 17 February 2021, 12:11Updated 17 February 2021, 15:50