Myanmar's junta celebrated the country's 75th Independence Day on Wednesday (January 4) following a show of force in the capital city of Naypyitaw. A parade was held in Naypyitaw with a military display of tanks, missile launchers and armoured cars.

Military-ruled Myanmar marks 75 years of Independence

Protesters took to the streets of Myanmar to mark the 33rd anniversary of the 1988 pro-democracy uprising against the ruling military junta. Demonstrations took place in the main cities of Yangon, Mandalay, Sagaing, and others demanding restoration of the ousted elected government of the civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar protesters mark 33rd anniversary of 1988 uprising against military rule

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Military-ruled Myanmar marks 75 years of Independence

Myanmar protesters mark 33rd anniversary of 1988 uprising against military rule