Protesters in Myanmar this week began using a greater variety of improvised weapons in their struggle against heavily armed government security forces.
A protester hurls a Molotov cocktail during a confrontation with police Tuesday in Yangon. AFP photo Protesters test improvised weapons in Yangon on Wednesday. Associated Press photo Giant slingshots have been built by protesters around Yangon. Associated Press photo Small, traditional slingshots also are being used. Reuters photo A protester carrying a sword runs along a Yangon street on Tuesday. AFP photo Protesters take aim with fireworks while manning a barricade in Yangon on Thursday. Photo courtesy of a citizen journalist As security forces approach, a protester uses a fire extinguisher to provide cover Wednesday in Yangon.
