London ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn has broken ranks with the ruling junta in recent weeks, calling for the release of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar ambassador to London locked out of embassy

Myanmar's military, which has taken control of the administration, has fired its United Nations ambassador on Saturday after he delivered a strong and emotional speech to oust the democratically-elected government and leader Aung San Suu Kyi.&nbsp;

Police and security personnel have started using violent tactics, such as rubber bullets, tear gas to suppress massive anti-junta protests that are being organised in the country for several weeks.

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The protesters are demanding the restoration of democracy and the release of Suu Kyi.&nbsp;

On Friday, Myanmar's envoy to the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun, in an emotional appeal, asked the international community to take "the strongest possible action... to restore democracy".&nbsp;

"This revolution must win," the ambassador said, flashing the three-finger salute that has become a symbol of freedom and democracy.&nbsp;

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Myanmar's state television on Saturday announced that the envoy had been fired for betraying the nation.&nbsp;

"(He) didn't follow the order and direction by the state and betrayed the country," as per the MRTV broadcast.&nbsp;

"That is why he is revoked from his position starting from today."

Meanwhile, on Saturday, police continued their crackdown on pro-democracy protesters by carrying out mass arrests and firing rubber bullets on peaceful demonstrators.&nbsp;

In the city of Yangon, police used rubber bullets against the protesters who were gathered in Myaynigone junction.&nbsp;

Demonstrators scattered into residential areas and used makeshift barricades made out of stacked tables and trash cans to negate the police action, news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

Several people wore hard hats and gas masks to protect themselves from violence.

Myanmar's military, which has taken control of the administration, has fired its United Nations ambassador on Saturday after he delivered a strong and emotional speech to oust the democratically-elected government and leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar's military, which has taken control of the administration, has fired its United Nations ambassador on Saturday after he delivered a strong and emotional speech to oust the democratically-elected government and leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Police and security personnel have started using violent tactics, such as rubber bullets, tear gas to suppress massive anti-junta protests that are being organised in the country for several weeks. Watch | The protesters are demanding the restoration of democracy and the release of Suu Kyi. On Friday, Myanmar's envoy to the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun, in an emotional appeal, asked the international community to take "the strongest possible action... to restore democracy". "This revolution must win," the ambassador said, flashing the three-finger salute that has become a symbol of freedom and democracy. Also read | 'Take strongest action to end coup': Myanmar envoy makes emotional plea in UN Myanmar's state television on Saturday announced that the envoy had been fired for betraying the nation. "(He) didn't follow the order and direction by the state and betrayed the country," as per the MRTV broadcast. "That is why he is revoked from his position starting from today." Meanwhile, on Saturday, police continued their crackdown on pro-democracy protesters by carrying out mass arrests and firing rubber bullets on peaceful demonstrators. In the city of Yangon, police used rubber bullets against the protesters who were gathered in Myaynigone junction. Demonstrators scattered into residential areas and used makeshift barricades made out of stacked tables and trash cans to negate the police action, news agency AFP reported. Several people wore hard hats and gas masks to protect themselves from violence.

Myanmar military coup: UN envoy who delivered impassioned speech fired

Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations on Friday delivered an emotional speech in which he urged the international community to take the "strongest possible action" to end the military rule in the country.&nbsp;

During the speech, Kyaw Moe Tun's voice trembled as he criticised the military rulers and demanded the restoration of the civilian government in the UN General Assembly.

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Rarely envoys in the United Nations speak against the regime they are representing, but Myanmar's ambassador also flashed the three-finger salute that recently has become a symbol of freedom and democracy.&nbsp;

"We need... the strongest possible action from the international community to immediately end the military coup, to stop oppressing the innocent people, to return the state power to the people, and to restore the democracy," Kyaw Moe Tun said.&nbsp;

He also urged all UN member nations to issue statements denouncing the coup during the special meeting on Myanmar. &nbsp;

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"We will continue to fight for a government, which is, of the people by the people, for the people," the ambassador said.

The envoy also pleaded countries to "take all stronger possible measures" on violent action taken by security personnel against peaceful protesters.&nbsp;

The impassioned plea by the envoy was warmly received by the member countries as there was loud applause in the chamber post the speech.&nbsp;

Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations on Friday delivered an emotional speech in which he urged the international community to take the "strongest possible action" to end the military rule in the country.

Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations on Friday delivered an emotional speech in which he urged the international community to take the "strongest possible action" to end the military rule in the country. During the speech, Kyaw Moe Tun's voice trembled as he criticised the military rulers and demanded the restoration of the civilian government in the UN General Assembly. Watch | Rarely envoys in the United Nations speak against the regime they are representing, but Myanmar's ambassador also flashed the three-finger salute that recently has become a symbol of freedom and democracy. "We need... the strongest possible action from the international community to immediately end the military coup, to stop oppressing the innocent people, to return the state power to the people, and to restore the democracy," Kyaw Moe Tun said. He also urged all UN member nations to issue statements denouncing the coup during the special meeting on Myanmar. Also read | Myanmar: Civil servants' strike makes it difficult for military "We will continue to fight for a government, which is, of the people by the people, for the people," the ambassador said. The envoy also pleaded countries to "take all stronger possible measures" on violent action taken by security personnel against peaceful protesters. The impassioned plea by the envoy was warmly received by the member countries as there was loud applause in the chamber post the speech.

'Take strongest action to end coup': Myanmar envoy makes emotional plea in UN