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In Myanmar, protesters continue to hold demonstrations against military rule of the country.
在缅甸,抗议者继续举行示威游行,反对缅甸的军事统治。
Martial Law. Leaders declared martial law in some areas following the deadliest day of protests since the military takeover on February 1.
戒严令。自发生2月1日军事接管以来最为致命的抗议之后,一些地区的领导人就宣布了戒严令。
In all, more than 200 people have been killed by security forces, according to the AP news service.
据美联社报道,共有200多人被安全部队杀害。
Martial law is law directed by a military in substitution of civilian law.
“戒严令”是由军队指示的、代替民法的法律。
It is usually established to restore order during emergencies.
它通常是在紧急情况下建立,以恢复秩序。
Martial law can restrict civil rights, including that of free speech.
戒严令可以限制言论自由等公民权利。