THE Section 144 of Criminal Procedure have been imposed in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory and townships of States and Regions on 8 February and 9 February.

The areas for Section 144 has covered Zeyathiri, Pobbathiri, Dekkhinathiri, Ottarathiri, Zabuthiri, Tatkon, Lewe and Pyinmana townships in Nay Pyi Taw Council Territory; 44 townships in Yangon Region (except Cocogyun Township); Aungmyethazan, Chanayethazan, Mahaaungmye, Chanmyathazi, Pyigyidagun, Amarapura, Patheingyi and Myingyan townships in Mandalay Region; Magway, Pakokku, Yesagyo, Myaing and Seikpyu townships in Magway Region; Sagaing, Monywa, Shwebo and Kalay townships in Sagaing Region; Bago, Toungoo and Pyay townships in Bago Region; Dawei, Thayetchaung, Yebyu, Myeik, Palaw, Kawthoung and Bokpyin townships in Taninthayi Region; 26 townships in Ayeyawady Region; Waingmaw, Mohnyin, Mogaung, Phakant, Bhamo, Shwegu townships in Kachin State; Loikaw township in Kayah State; Hpa-an, Myawady, Kya-in-Seikkyi townships in Kayin State; Mawlamyine, Thanbyuzayat, Ye, Thaton and Kyaikto townships in Mon State; Kengtung, Taunggyi, Tachilek, Lashio, Nawnghkio, Kalaw, Hsipaw, Muse and Kyaukme townships in Shan State.

Under this section, it is prohibited unlawful assembly, talks, using vehicles or in persons in marching around, protests, destroying and violent acts. The assembly of five or more than five persons are banned at the public areas and the curfew is also imposed from 8 pm to 4 am in the above-mentioned townships.

MNA

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