Myanmar teenager Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, who was supposed to be celebrating her 20th birthday on Thursday, was determined to protest coup when she was shot by police.&nbsp;

Instead, she is now fighting for her life in a hospital in the capital Naypyitaw after she was shot in the head when police cracked down on a protest against the military coup. A hunt is also on by the Facebook and Twitter users to find the shooter.&nbsp;

Myanmar’s army seized power on February 1 and detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, ending a long transition towards democracy and bringing tens of thousands of demonstrators onto the streets.&nbsp;

The shooting of the teenager - the first known serious casualty of the protests - has roused anger across the nation and rallied support for the anti-coup movement, many of whose members are part of a Generation Z, who say they refuse to allow another generation to experience military rule.&nbsp;

Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, a 19-year-old grocery store worker, had traveled with her sisters from a nearby village to Naypyitaw, the army-built capital in the center of the country, for a protest on Tuesday. It was one of dozens in towns and cities across the country.&nbsp;

Police quashed the peaceful protest with water cannon and gunfire. The teenager was struck in the back of the head with a live round as she was fleeing. A doctor from the hospital said, she had lost significant brain function and was not likely to survive.&nbsp;

The shooting has caused outrage across the country and recalled the long history of bloody crackdowns on protest by the security forces in Myanmar. &nbsp;

Protesters draped a massive portrait of her from a bridge in downtown Yangon, the commercial capital, on Wednesday. “Let’s together oppose the dictator who kills the people”, the banner read.

Myanmar teenager Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, who was supposed to be celebrating her 20th birthday on Thursday, was determined to protest coup when she was shot by police.

Myanmar teenager Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, who was supposed to be celebrating her 20th birthday on Thursday, was determined to protest coup when she was shot by police. Instead, she is now fighting for her life in a hospital in the capital Naypyitaw after she was shot in the head when police cracked down on a protest against the military coup. A hunt is also on by the Facebook and Twitter users to find the shooter. Myanmar’s army seized power on February 1 and detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, ending a long transition towards democracy and bringing tens of thousands of demonstrators onto the streets. The shooting of the teenager - the first known serious casualty of the protests - has roused anger across the nation and rallied support for the anti-coup movement, many of whose members are part of a Generation Z, who say they refuse to allow another generation to experience military rule. Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, a 19-year-old grocery store worker, had traveled with her sisters from a nearby village to Naypyitaw, the army-built capital in the center of the country, for a protest on Tuesday. It was one of dozens in towns and cities across the country. Police quashed the peaceful protest with water cannon and gunfire. The teenager was struck in the back of the head with a live round as she was fleeing. A doctor from the hospital said, she had lost significant brain function and was not likely to survive. The shooting has caused outrage across the country and recalled the long history of bloody crackdowns on protest by the security forces in Myanmar. Protesters draped a massive portrait of her from a bridge in downtown Yangon, the commercial capital, on Wednesday. “Let’s together oppose the dictator who kills the people”, the banner read.

Face of protest in Myanmar: Social media users launch hunt for girl’s shooter

Protesters came out on the streets in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-military-warns-protesters-to-return-to-work-amid-nationwide-demonstrations-363028">Myanmar </a>on Friday against the military rule imposed last Monday even as the country's leaders announced the release of &nbsp;23,000 inmates as part of a prison amnesty.&nbsp;

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Demonstrations began in Myeik with large crowds gathering in Yangon and Mandalay for the seventh consecutive day defying ban on protests.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-military-controls-myanmars-lucrative-mines-banks-and-oil-sectors-363079">In Pics:&nbsp;How military controls Myanmar's lucrative mines, banks and oil sectors</a>

Reports claimed protests spread to ancient UNESCO heritage city of Bagan where anti-coup demonstrators marched joining calls for nationwide civil disobedience even as the military rulers urged civil servants to come back to work.

The protesters have been calling for a return to democracy and freeing National League for Democracy (NLD) party leader Aung San Su Kyi who was detained in the early morning hours on February 1 as the military staged a coup in the country.

Su Kyi hasn't been seen in public for the past fortnight even as the military has detained several top NLD leaders.&nbsp;

The military leaders alleged there was voter fraud during last year's election, a claim which has been dismissed by protesters. &nbsp;The protests have been joined by cross-section of people of society with civil servants, teachers and other government employees joining the anti-military demonstrations.

As tensions escalated between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/un-rights-council-weighs-approach-to-myanmar-coup-362991">Myanmar's</a> citizen's and the military, President Biden's administration cut military's access to $1 billion in funds in the United States and warned against further sanctions.

Several countries have condemned the military's action with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab declaring that the international community will not accept the coup in Myanmar, while declaring that &nbsp;"we will hold those responsible to account".&nbsp;

Protesters came out on the streets in Myanmar on Friday against the military rule imposed last Monday even as the country's leaders announced the release of 23,000 inmates as part of a prison amnesty.

Protesters came out on the streets in Myanmar on Friday against the military rule imposed last Monday even as the country's leaders announced the release of 23,000 inmates as part of a prison amnesty. Watch: Demonstrations began in Myeik with large crowds gathering in Yangon and Mandalay for the seventh consecutive day defying ban on protests. In Pics: How military controls Myanmar's lucrative mines, banks and oil sectors Reports claimed protests spread to ancient UNESCO heritage city of Bagan where anti-coup demonstrators marched joining calls for nationwide civil disobedience even as the military rulers urged civil servants to come back to work. The protesters have been calling for a return to democracy and freeing National League for Democracy (NLD) party leader Aung San Su Kyi who was detained in the early morning hours on February 1 as the military staged a coup in the country. Su Kyi hasn't been seen in public for the past fortnight even as the military has detained several top NLD leaders. The military leaders alleged there was voter fraud during last year's election, a claim which has been dismissed by protesters. The protests have been joined by cross-section of people of society with civil servants, teachers and other government employees joining the anti-military demonstrations. As tensions escalated between Myanmar's citizen's and the military, President Biden's administration cut military's access to $1 billion in funds in the United States and warned against further sanctions. Several countries have condemned the military's action with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab declaring that the international community will not accept the coup in Myanmar, while declaring that "we will hold those responsible to account".

Anti-coup demonstrators in Myanmar protest for seventh consecutive day

Myanmar Military General Min Aung Hlaing, who ceased power in a coup 11 days ago, addressed the protests for the first time. Hlaing warned the civil servants and calls for the end to anti-coup protests.

Myanmar Military General warn civil servants, calls for anti-coup protests to end

Kyaw Tint Swe close aide to ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi was detained on Thursday, said a party official. Myanmar is witnessing fresh wave of arrests following the military coup on February 1. Kyi Toe, an information committee member of Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD), said Kyaw Tint Swe and four other people linked to the previous government had been taken from their homes overnight, and the top leadership of the former electoral commission had all been arrested.

NLD had won the November 2020 election by a landslide. Military claims that there was widespread fraud in the elections. Myanmar's electoral commission had rejected those claims.

Protesters gathered across the country for a sixth straight day on Thursday.

Hundreds of workers lined a road in the capital Naypyitaw in support of the civil disobedience movement, chanting anti-junta slogans and carrying placards supporting Suu Kyi.

In line with the creative ethos of recent demonstrations where some protesters have worn ball gowns and fancy dress, rallies in Yangon included men and boys dressed in short skirts. "We don't take off our skirt until we get democracy back," one sign read.

US Sanctions

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved an executive order for sanctions on those who were responsible for the coup in Myanmar. He has demanded that Myanmar's generals give up power and civilian leaders be freed.

Washington would identify the first round of targets this week and was taking steps to prevent the generals in Myanmar, also known as Burma, having access to $1 billion in Myanmar government funds held in the United States.

"We're also going to impose strong exports controls. We're freezing U.S. assets that benefit the Burmese government while maintaining our support for health care, civil society groups, and other areas that benefit the people of Burma directly," Biden said at the White House.

Washington is likely to target coup leader Min Aung Hlaing and other top generals who are already under U.S. sanctions imposed in 2019 over abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities.

(With Reuters inputs)

Kyaw Tint Swe close aide to ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi was detained on Thursday, said a party official. Myanmar is witnessing fresh wave of arrests following the military coup on February 1.

Kyaw Tint Swe close aide to ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi was detained on Thursday, said a party official. Myanmar is witnessing fresh wave of arrests following the military coup on February 1. Kyi Toe, an information committee member of Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD), said Kyaw Tint Swe and four other people linked to the previous government had been taken from their homes overnight, and the top leadership of the former electoral commission had all been arrested. NLD had won the November 2020 election by a landslide. Military claims that there was widespread fraud in the elections. Myanmar's electoral commission had rejected those claims. Protesters gathered across the country for a sixth straight day on Thursday. Hundreds of workers lined a road in the capital Naypyitaw in support of the civil disobedience movement, chanting anti-junta slogans and carrying placards supporting Suu Kyi. In line with the creative ethos of recent demonstrations where some protesters have worn ball gowns and fancy dress, rallies in Yangon included men and boys dressed in short skirts. "We don't take off our skirt until we get democracy back," one sign read. US Sanctions US President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved an executive order for sanctions on those who were responsible for the coup in Myanmar. He has demanded that Myanmar's generals give up power and civilian leaders be freed. Washington would identify the first round of targets this week and was taking steps to prevent the generals in Myanmar, also known as Burma, having access to $1 billion in Myanmar government funds held in the United States. "We're also going to impose strong exports controls. We're freezing U.S. assets that benefit the Burmese government while maintaining our support for health care, civil society groups, and other areas that benefit the people of Burma directly," Biden said at the White House. Washington is likely to target coup leader Min Aung Hlaing and other top generals who are already under U.S. sanctions imposed in 2019 over abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities. (With Reuters inputs)

Myanmar: Suu Kyi close aide detained, fresh wave of arrests

From a few dozen citizens, the anti-Junta demonstrations in Myanmar have congregated tens of thousands, including urban artists, beauty peasants, painters, writers, macho men, designers, writers, among many others seen in flashy costumes.

Eye catchy signs, installations & colourful costumes; Myanmar protests get creative

European countries presented a text Thursday to the UN's top rights body harshly condemning the coup in Myanmar and demanding the military release Aung San Suu Kyi and restore civilian rule.

The draft resolution, to be debated during a special session of the Human Rights Council on Friday, also called for the release of all others who have been "arbitrarily detained", and called on the military to refrain from violence against peaceful protesters.

The text was trailed after a sixth consecutive day of anti-coup rallies in Myanmar condemning the ousting of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who until the coup on February 1 was the country's de facto civilian leader.&nbsp;

She was detained with dozens of other members of her National League for Democracy party, including President Win Myint, ending a decade of civilian rule and triggering international condemnation.

Britain and the European Union on Monday issued an official request for a special council session about the Myanmar situation.

The request has received support from more than 20 of the council's 47 members, easily passing the required one-third threshold to push the session through.

In addition, it was backed by some 30 other countries, including the United States, which announced Monday it would "re-engage" with the council nearly three years after the administration of former president Donald Trump decided to withdraw.

- 'Sufficiently strong'? -

The draft resolution presented Thursday had slightly stronger wording than an initial text circulated to diplomats on Tuesday.

It called for "the restoration of the democratically-elected government," and demanded the "immediate and unconditional release of all persons arbitrarily detained, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint."

The text also called for the "immediate and permanent lifting of restrictions on the internet, telecommunication and social media", as well as "full and unrestricted access" to the country by UN rights observers.

The draft meanwhile stopped short of calling for sanctions against the generals behind the coup -- something Washington has said it will do, and Britain said it was considering.

Observers suggested stronger positions may have been avoided in the text to ensure more support in the council, where consensus backing is preferred.

"We do think there is real value if we can get a broad and ideally unanimous voice out of the council sending a strong message, and there are some very strong messages in that resolution," a Western diplomat said, requesting anonymity.&nbsp;

But, the diplomat added, there were limits to how far backers of the text were prepared to go to secure support.

"The text has to be credible. It has to be sufficiently strong, and we are not going to go for consensus at all costs."

The one-day special session, which will be largely held virtually due to pandemic restrictions, is due to kick off at 10:00am (0900 GMT) Friday.

European countries presented a text Thursday to the UN's top rights body harshly condemning the coup in Myanmar and demanding the military release Aung San Suu Kyi and restore civilian rule.

European countries presented a text Thursday to the UN's top rights body harshly condemning the coup in Myanmar and demanding the military release Aung San Suu Kyi and restore civilian rule. The draft resolution, to be debated during a special session of the Human Rights Council on Friday, also called for the release of all others who have been "arbitrarily detained", and called on the military to refrain from violence against peaceful protesters. The text was trailed after a sixth consecutive day of anti-coup rallies in Myanmar condemning the ousting of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who until the coup on February 1 was the country's de facto civilian leader. She was detained with dozens of other members of her National League for Democracy party, including President Win Myint, ending a decade of civilian rule and triggering international condemnation. Britain and the European Union on Monday issued an official request for a special council session about the Myanmar situation. The request has received support from more than 20 of the council's 47 members, easily passing the required one-third threshold to push the session through. In addition, it was backed by some 30 other countries, including the United States, which announced Monday it would "re-engage" with the council nearly three years after the administration of former president Donald Trump decided to withdraw. - 'Sufficiently strong'? - The draft resolution presented Thursday had slightly stronger wording than an initial text circulated to diplomats on Tuesday. It called for "the restoration of the democratically-elected government," and demanded the "immediate and unconditional release of all persons arbitrarily detained, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint." The text also called for the "immediate and permanent lifting of restrictions on the internet, telecommunication and social media", as well as "full and unrestricted access" to the country by UN rights observers. The draft meanwhile stopped short of calling for sanctions against the generals behind the coup -- something Washington has said it will do, and Britain said it was considering. Observers suggested stronger positions may have been avoided in the text to ensure more support in the council, where consensus backing is preferred. "We do think there is real value if we can get a broad and ideally unanimous voice out of the council sending a strong message, and there are some very strong messages in that resolution," a Western diplomat said, requesting anonymity. But, the diplomat added, there were limits to how far backers of the text were prepared to go to secure support. "The text has to be credible. It has to be sufficiently strong, and we are not going to go for consensus at all costs." The one-day special session, which will be largely held virtually due to pandemic restrictions, is due to kick off at 10:00am (0900 GMT) Friday.

UN Rights Council weighs approach to Myanmar coup

Protesters on the streets in Myanmar are putting their lives on the line for democracy. The Security Forces are now using lethal force against citizens. WION's Palki brings you 5 videos that tell the story of Myanmar after the coup.

Gravitas: 5 videos that tell the story of Myanmar after the coup

Will imposing sanctions on Myanmar really work? Will cutting ties restore democracy? India has adopted a practical approach to ensure the citizens of Myanmar are not affected. Should the world take a cue?

Gravitas: How can the world help Myanmar?

What's happening in Myanmar is a textbook military coup. Tough restrictions have been imposed on the citizens. But, the protesters have found new and creative ways to catch the attention of the world

Gravitas: From bodybuilders to inflated water pools: Myanmar's colourful protests

Myanmar's new junta leader has called on civil servants to return to work, urging them to stop mass gatherings to avoid spreading coronavirus as the US moved a step closer to imposing sanctions on him and his fellow generals.

Min Aung Hlaing's plea came as a sixth day of protests against him and his coup spanned the Southeast Asian country.

Britain said it was also considering measures it could apply to punish the February 1 takeover that halted an unsteady transition to democracy.

The coup and the detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi along with scores of others have prompted the biggest demonstrations since a 2007 "Saffron Revolution" that ultimately became a step towards democratic reforms.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing addressed the protests for the first time in public, blaming "unscrupulous persons" for work stoppages in a growing civil disobedience movement by medics, teachers, railway workers and many other government employees.

"Those who are away from their duties are requested to return to their duties immediately for the interests of the country and people without focusing on the emotion," he said.

He also urged people to avoid gatherings, which he said would fuel the spread of the coronavirus.

Protesters gathered across the country on Thursday. Hundreds of workers lined a road in the capital Naypyitaw, chanting anti-junta slogans and carrying placards supporting Suu Kyi. Thousands demonstrated in the main city of Yangon, some taking a humorous approach, such as men dressed in short skirts.

The military launched the coup after what it said was widespread fraud in a November election, won by Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) in a landslide. The electoral commission had rejected those claims.

Suu Kyi, who was swept to power following a historic election victory in 2015, faces charges of illegally importing six walkie-talkie radios.

To this end, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday also approved an executive order for new sanctions on those responsible for the coup.

"The military must relinquish power it seized and demonstrate respect for the world and the people of Burma as expressed in their November 8th election," he said.

Suu Kyi won the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize for campaigning for democracy and remains hugely popular at home despite damage to her international reputation over the plight of the Rohingya.

She spent nearly 15 years under house arrest under previous juntas. Her lawyer says he has not been allowed to see her.

Min Aung Hlaing and other top generals are already under U.S. sanctions imposed in 2019 over abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities.

(with inputs)

Myanmar's new junta leader has called on civil servants to return to work, urging them to stop mass gatherings to avoid spreading coronavirus as the US moved a step closer to imposing sanctions on him and his fellow generals.

Myanmar's new junta leader has called on civil servants to return to work, urging them to stop mass gatherings to avoid spreading coronavirus as the US moved a step closer to imposing sanctions on him and his fellow generals. Min Aung Hlaing's plea came as a sixth day of protests against him and his coup spanned the Southeast Asian country. Britain said it was also considering measures it could apply to punish the February 1 takeover that halted an unsteady transition to democracy. The coup and the detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi along with scores of others have prompted the biggest demonstrations since a 2007 "Saffron Revolution" that ultimately became a step towards democratic reforms. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing addressed the protests for the first time in public, blaming "unscrupulous persons" for work stoppages in a growing civil disobedience movement by medics, teachers, railway workers and many other government employees. "Those who are away from their duties are requested to return to their duties immediately for the interests of the country and people without focusing on the emotion," he said. He also urged people to avoid gatherings, which he said would fuel the spread of the coronavirus. Protesters gathered across the country on Thursday. Hundreds of workers lined a road in the capital Naypyitaw, chanting anti-junta slogans and carrying placards supporting Suu Kyi. Thousands demonstrated in the main city of Yangon, some taking a humorous approach, such as men dressed in short skirts. The military launched the coup after what it said was widespread fraud in a November election, won by Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) in a landslide. The electoral commission had rejected those claims. Suu Kyi, who was swept to power following a historic election victory in 2015, faces charges of illegally importing six walkie-talkie radios. To this end, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday also approved an executive order for new sanctions on those responsible for the coup. "The military must relinquish power it seized and demonstrate respect for the world and the people of Burma as expressed in their November 8th election," he said. Suu Kyi won the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize for campaigning for democracy and remains hugely popular at home despite damage to her international reputation over the plight of the Rohingya. She spent nearly 15 years under house arrest under previous juntas. Her lawyer says he has not been allowed to see her. Min Aung Hlaing and other top generals are already under U.S. sanctions imposed in 2019 over abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities. (with inputs)

Myanmar's new junta leader calls for end to protests, sanctions loom

Over a hundred people have been arrested as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-police-fire-water-cannon-at-demonstrators-in-anti-military-protests-362361">Myanmar</a> police began a crackdown on the anti-military protests. Police also started using live bullets and there has been at least one incident where a protester was fatally injured.

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In other parts of Myanmar, police cracked down on demonstrators, firing warning shots and shooting water cannons to disperse crowds. According to party officials, the Myanmar military ransacked Suu Kyi's party headquarters.

Myanmar's state television meanwhile, reported injuries to police during attempts to disperse protesters it said were acting aggressively. The state television reported that a police truck had been destroyed at a demonstration in Mandalay.

Footage showed the aftermath, including injured police who it said had acted within the law. &nbsp;It described the protests as being orchestrated by people who wanted to harm the nation's stability, but made no mention of last week's coup.

The US has condemned the use of force against demonstrators.

"We strongly condemn violence against demonstrators, all individuals in Burma have rights to freedom of expression, association, peaceful assembly, including for the purpose of peaceful protest. We repeat our calls for the military to relinquish power, restore a democratically elected government, release those detained and lift all telecommunication restrictions and to refrain from violence," US State Department spokesman Ned Price said.

The protesters have been demanding that power be restored to the deposed government, and are seeking freedom for the nation's elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other ruling party members who have been detained since the military took over last week.

Over a hundred people have been arrested as Myanmar police began a crackdown on the anti-military protests. Police also started using live bullets and there has been at least one incident where a protester was fatally injured.

Over a hundred people have been arrested as Myanmar police began a crackdown on the anti-military protests. Police also started using live bullets and there has been at least one incident where a protester was fatally injured. Watch: In other parts of Myanmar, police cracked down on demonstrators, firing warning shots and shooting water cannons to disperse crowds. According to party officials, the Myanmar military ransacked Suu Kyi's party headquarters. Myanmar's state television meanwhile, reported injuries to police during attempts to disperse protesters it said were acting aggressively. The state television reported that a police truck had been destroyed at a demonstration in Mandalay. Footage showed the aftermath, including injured police who it said had acted within the law. It described the protests as being orchestrated by people who wanted to harm the nation's stability, but made no mention of last week's coup. The US has condemned the use of force against demonstrators. "We strongly condemn violence against demonstrators, all individuals in Burma have rights to freedom of expression, association, peaceful assembly, including for the purpose of peaceful protest. We repeat our calls for the military to relinquish power, restore a democratically elected government, release those detained and lift all telecommunication restrictions and to refrain from violence," US State Department spokesman Ned Price said. The protesters have been demanding that power be restored to the deposed government, and are seeking freedom for the nation's elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other ruling party members who have been detained since the military took over last week.

Police fire live bullets during anti-military protests in Myanmar; one injured

Citizens of Myanmar are taking to the streets against the military rule. Protests have intensified in the last 48 hours, with the military using water cannons and rubber bullets against the protesters.

Gravitas: Myanmar: People hit the streets against Military rule

The protesters are demanding that the power be restored to the democratically elected government headed by Aung San Suu Kyi. The military deposed Suu Kyi government in a coup on February 1, 2021.

Over 100 arrested as Myanmar police begin crackdown on demonstrators

Protesters in Myanmar demands restoration of power to elected govt

Things remain tensed in Myanmar where protesters refused to back down despite the crackdown by the authorities on the demonstrators who are opposing the military coup in their country.

Myanmar Police uses water cannons, fire bullets at protesters

The Myanmar military government on Tuesday disallowed US request to speak to Aung San Suu Kyi amid protests in the country over the coup which took place last Monday.

Myanmar military govt rejects request to speak with Suu Kyi: U.S.

A campaign of Civil Disobedience has swept through Myanmar. Doctors and nurses are protesting as they want Aung San Suu Kyi released. But it seems Myanmar has completely forgotten about Coronavirus.

Civil disobedience movement obstructs Myanmar COVID-19 vaccination program

People refused to back down and protesters have once again started to flock to the streets of Myanmar denouncing the military coup in the county and demanding the release of elected leader Suu Kyi.

Myanmar: People refuse to back down & continue to stage rallies

US State Department continues to strongly despise the military aster in Myanmar and has extended complete support for the mass demonstrations. This after new military rulers signalled their intentions to crack down on opponents of their take over.

US supports Myanmar people's right to assemble

Hundreds of anti-coup protesters in Myanmar pour back on to the streets to protest against the military power grab, exactly a week after elected leader Suu Kyi's detention.

Myanmar: Fresh rally draws crowds demanding end of dictatorship

Thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon on Saturday to condemn this week's military coup and demand the release of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar: Demonstrators seeking to roll back the military seizure

The military has accused Suu Kyi's government of failing to act on its complaints that last November's election was marred by fraud

Protests swell rapidly in Myanmar after a week of Military coup

Martial law was declared on Monday in seven townships in Myanmar's second biggest city, Mandalay.

Under the law, people are banned from protesting or gathering in groups of more than five. Additionally, a curfew will run from 8 pm until 4 am, the general administration department said in a statement.

Tens of thousands of people joined a third day of street demonstrations in towns and cities across the country to denounce the military for its seizure of power last Monday. People have also been protesting on the streets against the arrest of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Earlier in the day, Myanmar police warned protesters to disperse or face force shortly after state television signalled impending action to stifle mass demonstrations.

In the capital Naypyitaw, three lines of police in riot gear could be seen across a road as protesters chanted anti-coup slogans and told police they should serve the people not the military.

Police placed a sign in the road saying that live ammunition could be used if demonstrators breached the third line of officers.

Calls to join protests and to back a campaign of civil disobedience have grown louder and more organised since the coup, which drew widespread international condemnation.

In Yangon, a group of saffron-robed monks, who have a history of rallying community action in the overwhelmingly Buddhist country, marched in the vanguard of protests with workers and students. They flew multicoloured Buddhist flags alongside red banners in the colour of Suu Kyi`s National league for Democracy (NLD), which won a landslide election in November.

The protests are the biggest since the "Saffron Revolution" led by monks in 2007, which led over subsequent years to the military`s gradual withdrawal from politics after decades of direct rule, a process brought to a jarring halt by the February 1 coup.

The government lifted a day-long internet ban at the weekend. The block had prompted even more anger in a country fearful of returning to the isolation and poverty before the transition to democracy began in 2011.

Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for campaigning for democracy and spent nearly 15 years under house arrest as she struggled to end almost half a century of army rule.

The 75-year-old has been kept incommunicado since army chief General Min Aung Hlaing seized power in the early hours of February 1 to counter what the military said was widespread fraud in the Nov. 8 election. The election commission rejected complaints of fraud.

Suu Kyi faces charges of illegally importing six walkie-talkies and is being held in police detention until February 15. Her lawyer said he has not been allowed to see her.

The daughter of the former British colony’s independence hero Aung San, Suu Kyi remains hugely popular at home despite damage to her international reputation over the plight of the Muslim Rohingya minority.

Martial law was declared on Monday in seven townships in Myanmar's second biggest city, Mandalay. Under the law, people are banned from protesting or gathering in groups of more than five.

Martial law was declared on Monday in seven townships in Myanmar's second biggest city, Mandalay. Under the law, people are banned from protesting or gathering in groups of more than five. Additionally, a curfew will run from 8 pm until 4 am, the general administration department said in a statement. Tens of thousands of people joined a third day of street demonstrations in towns and cities across the country to denounce the military for its seizure of power last Monday. People have also been protesting on the streets against the arrest of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Earlier in the day, Myanmar police warned protesters to disperse or face force shortly after state television signalled impending action to stifle mass demonstrations. In the capital Naypyitaw, three lines of police in riot gear could be seen across a road as protesters chanted anti-coup slogans and told police they should serve the people not the military. Police placed a sign in the road saying that live ammunition could be used if demonstrators breached the third line of officers. Calls to join protests and to back a campaign of civil disobedience have grown louder and more organised since the coup, which drew widespread international condemnation. In Yangon, a group of saffron-robed monks, who have a history of rallying community action in the overwhelmingly Buddhist country, marched in the vanguard of protests with workers and students. They flew multicoloured Buddhist flags alongside red banners in the colour of Suu Kyi`s National league for Democracy (NLD), which won a landslide election in November. The protests are the biggest since the "Saffron Revolution" led by monks in 2007, which led over subsequent years to the military`s gradual withdrawal from politics after decades of direct rule, a process brought to a jarring halt by the February 1 coup. The government lifted a day-long internet ban at the weekend. The block had prompted even more anger in a country fearful of returning to the isolation and poverty before the transition to democracy began in 2011. Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for campaigning for democracy and spent nearly 15 years under house arrest as she struggled to end almost half a century of army rule. The 75-year-old has been kept incommunicado since army chief General Min Aung Hlaing seized power in the early hours of February 1 to counter what the military said was widespread fraud in the Nov. 8 election. The election commission rejected complaints of fraud. Suu Kyi faces charges of illegally importing six walkie-talkies and is being held in police detention until February 15. Her lawyer said he has not been allowed to see her. The daughter of the former British colony’s independence hero Aung San, Suu Kyi remains hugely popular at home despite damage to her international reputation over the plight of the Muslim Rohingya minority.

Martial law declared in parts of Myanmar

A few days after the military coup in Myanmar and detainment of several senior leaders, Pope Francis has intervened and urged the Myanmar military to release the detained leaders.

Pope Francis, on Monday, called for Myanmar's political leaders to be "promptly released". He made the request in a speech to ambassadors to the Holy See.

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This is the second time the Pope has intervened and spoked about the matter of Myanmar's military coup in the last two days. Before this, on Sunday he had used the recital of the Angelus prayer to express "solidarity with the people" of Myanmar.

"In these days, my thoughts turn particularly to the people of Myanmar, to whom I express my affection and closeness," he said on Monday.

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"The path to democracy undertaken in recent years was brusquely interrupted by last week's coup d'etat," Pope Francis said, according to the official translation of his comments.&nbsp; "This has led to the imprisonment of different political leaders, who I hope will be promptly released as a sign of encouragement for a sincere dialogue aimed at the good of the country," he continued.

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Pope Francis had visited Myanmar in 2017 and has since then held the people of the country close to his heart.

Meanwhile, the generals of Myanmar have warned the locals against the ongoing protests in the country where the locals have been taking to the streets to raise their voices against the illegal detainment of the popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and nearly a dozen more other senior leaders of the National League for Democracy Party.

A few days after the military coup in Myanmar and detainment of several senior leaders, Pope Francis has intervened and urged the Myanmar military to release the detained leaders.

A few days after the military coup in Myanmar and detainment of several senior leaders, Pope Francis has intervened and urged the Myanmar military to release the detained leaders. Pope Francis, on Monday, called for Myanmar's political leaders to be "promptly released". He made the request in a speech to ambassadors to the Holy See. Also read| Protests erupt in Myanmar for third consecutive day against military coup This is the second time the Pope has intervened and spoked about the matter of Myanmar's military coup in the last two days. Before this, on Sunday he had used the recital of the Angelus prayer to express "solidarity with the people" of Myanmar. "In these days, my thoughts turn particularly to the people of Myanmar, to whom I express my affection and closeness," he said on Monday. Also read| Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow "The path to democracy undertaken in recent years was brusquely interrupted by last week's coup d'etat," Pope Francis said, according to the official translation of his comments. "This has led to the imprisonment of different political leaders, who I hope will be promptly released as a sign of encouragement for a sincere dialogue aimed at the good of the country," he continued. WATCH| Pope Francis had visited Myanmar in 2017 and has since then held the people of the country close to his heart. Meanwhile, the generals of Myanmar have warned the locals against the ongoing protests in the country where the locals have been taking to the streets to raise their voices against the illegal detainment of the popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and nearly a dozen more other senior leaders of the National League for Democracy Party.

Pope Francis urges Myanmar military to immediately release detained leaders

Thousands of people protesting the military coup in Myanmar took to streets again on Sunday. The internet blackout failed to keep public outrage at bay. The fresh protests have followed largest protests till date on Saturday. The military coup in Myanmar has brought its 10-year experiment with democracy to a halt.

Thousands of chanting protesters marched in Yangon, backed by a din of car horns. They held up banners -- including some saying "We do not want military dictatorship" -- and the signature red flags of Suu Kyi's National League of Democracy (NLD) party.

"We will move forward and keep demanding until we get democracy. Down with the military dictatorship," said protester Myo Win, 37.

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Some of the protesters the three-finger salute that is inspired by 'Hunger Games'.&nbsp;

Despite the large-scale deployment of riot police –- backed by water cannon -- there have been no major clashes reported so far.

"#Myanmar's military and police must ensure the right to peaceful assembly is fully respected and demonstrators are not subjected to reprisals," the United Nations Human Rights office tweeted after Saturday's protests.

The nationwide blackout has spurred the protests further. The military junta had already banned Facebook, Twitter and Instagram before the complete internet blackout.

Online calls to protest the army takeover have prompted bold displays of defiance, including the nightly deafening clamour of people around the country banging pots and pans -- a practice traditionally associated with driving out evil spirits.

Yangon residents repeated the pot-banging at 8 am on Sunday.

Civil disobedience

As protests gathered steam this week, the junta ordered telecom networks to freeze access to Facebook, an extremely popular service in the country and arguably its main mode of communication. 
The platform had hosted a rapidly growing "Civil Disobedience Movement" forum that had inspired civil servants, healthcare professionals, and teachers to show their dissent by boycotting their jobs.

On Sunday, a live Facebook video feed showed the Yangon protesters as they marched through the streets, as well as police in riot personnel standing by in some locations. 
It was not immediately clear how the broadcast was bypassing the government block.

The military had widened its efforts to quell organised dissent on Friday when it demanded new blocks on other social media services including Twitter.

"The generals are now attempting to paralyse the citizen movement of resistance -- and keep the outside world in the dark -- by cutting virtually all internet access," said Tom Andrews, UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar.

(With AFP inputs)

Thousands of people protesting the military coup in Myanmar took to streets again on Sunday. The internet blackout failed to keep public outrage at bay. The fresh protests have followed largest protests till date on Saturday.

Thousands of people protesting the military coup in Myanmar took to streets again on Sunday. The internet blackout failed to keep public outrage at bay. The fresh protests have followed largest protests till date on Saturday. The military coup in Myanmar has brought its 10-year experiment with democracy to a halt. Thousands of chanting protesters marched in Yangon, backed by a din of car horns. They held up banners -- including some saying "We do not want military dictatorship" -- and the signature red flags of Suu Kyi's National League of Democracy (NLD) party. "We will move forward and keep demanding until we get democracy. Down with the military dictatorship," said protester Myo Win, 37. × Some of the protesters the three-finger salute that is inspired by 'Hunger Games'. Despite the large-scale deployment of riot police –- backed by water cannon -- there have been no major clashes reported so far. "#Myanmar's military and police must ensure the right to peaceful assembly is fully respected and demonstrators are not subjected to reprisals," the United Nations Human Rights office tweeted after Saturday's protests. The nationwide blackout has spurred the protests further. The military junta had already banned Facebook, Twitter and Instagram before the complete internet blackout. Online calls to protest the army takeover have prompted bold displays of defiance, including the nightly deafening clamour of people around the country banging pots and pans -- a practice traditionally associated with driving out evil spirits. Yangon residents repeated the pot-banging at 8 am on Sunday. Civil disobedience As protests gathered steam this week, the junta ordered telecom networks to freeze access to Facebook, an extremely popular service in the country and arguably its main mode of communication. The platform had hosted a rapidly growing "Civil Disobedience Movement" forum that had inspired civil servants, healthcare professionals, and teachers to show their dissent by boycotting their jobs. On Sunday, a live Facebook video feed showed the Yangon protesters as they marched through the streets, as well as police in riot personnel standing by in some locations. It was not immediately clear how the broadcast was bypassing the government block. The military had widened its efforts to quell organised dissent on Friday when it demanded new blocks on other social media services including Twitter. "The generals are now attempting to paralyse the citizen movement of resistance -- and keep the outside world in the dark -- by cutting virtually all internet access," said Tom Andrews, UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar. (With AFP inputs)

Myanmar: Thousands of protesters take to streets again

Outrage and public resistance against the military in Myanmar are growing. The biggest dissent so far, hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Myanmar's biggest city Yangon. hundreds and thousands of demonstrators march through near Yangon university, they hold three-finger salute which symbolizes resistance to the army take over.

Anti-Coup protest against the military in Myanmar is growing

Spirit of the thousands of protesters who have been marching through the streets of Myanmar's biggest city saw an uptick on Sunday with the return of internet services that had been blocked a day earlier.

Norwegian telecoms provider Telenor has restored its data network in Myanmar, the company said.

"Telenor Myanmar has restored the data network nationwide, following instruction from the MoTC [Myanmar Ministry of Transport and Communications]," the firm said in a statement.

Authorities had cut access to the internet as the protests grew Saturday, fanning fears of a complete information blackout. On Sunday afternoon, however, internet users in Yangon reported that data access on their mobile phones had suddenly been restored.

Sunday saw people rallying across Myanmar to denounce last week's coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in the biggest protests since the 2007 Saffron Revolution that helped lead to democratic reforms.

Crowds in the biggest city, Yangon, sported red shirts, red flags and red balloons, the colour of Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy Party (NLD).

"We don’t want military dictatorship! We want democracy!" they chanted.

In one of the gatherings, at least 2,000 labour union and student activists and members of the public gathered at a major intersection near Yangon University.

Massive crowds from all corners of Yangon gathered in townships, filling streets as they headed towards the Sule Pagoda at the heart of the city, also a rallying point during the Buddhist monk-led 2007 protests and others in 1988.

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A line of armed police with riot shields set up barricades, but did not try to stop the demonstration. Some marchers presented police with flowers as a sign of peace.

Protesters gestured with the three-finger salute that has become a symbol of protest against the coup. Drivers honked their horns and passengers held up photos of Suu Kyi.

An internal note for UN staff estimated that 1,000 people joined a protest in Naypyidaw while there were 60,000 in Yangon alone. Protests were reported in the second city of Mandalay and many towns and even villages across the country of 53 million people that stretches from Indian Ocean islands to the fringes of the Himalayas.

The demonstrations have largely been peaceful, unlike the bloody crackdowns seen in 1998 and 2007.

Suu Kyi, 75, faces charges of illegally importing six walkie-talkies and is being held in police detention for investigation until February 15. Her lawyer said he has not been allowed to see her.

She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for campaigning for democracy, and spent nearly 15 years under house arrest during decades of struggling to end almost half a century of army rule before the start of a troubled transition to democracy in 2011.

Army commander Min Aung Hlaing carried out the coup on the grounds of fraud in a November 8 election in which Suu Kyi's party won a landslide. The electoral commission dismissed the allegations of malpractice.

The military has accused Suu Kyi and her party of failing to act on its complaints that last November's election was marred by fraud, though the election commission said it had found no evidence to support the claims.

(with inputs from agencies)

Spirit of the thousands of protesters who have been marching through the streets of Myanmar's biggest city saw an uptick on Sunday with the return of internet services that had been blocked a day earlier.

Spirit of the thousands of protesters who have been marching through the streets of Myanmar's biggest city saw an uptick on Sunday with the return of internet services that had been blocked a day earlier. Norwegian telecoms provider Telenor has restored its data network in Myanmar, the company said. "Telenor Myanmar has restored the data network nationwide, following instruction from the MoTC [Myanmar Ministry of Transport and Communications]," the firm said in a statement. Authorities had cut access to the internet as the protests grew Saturday, fanning fears of a complete information blackout. On Sunday afternoon, however, internet users in Yangon reported that data access on their mobile phones had suddenly been restored. Sunday saw people rallying across Myanmar to denounce last week's coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in the biggest protests since the 2007 Saffron Revolution that helped lead to democratic reforms. Crowds in the biggest city, Yangon, sported red shirts, red flags and red balloons, the colour of Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy Party (NLD). "We don’t want military dictatorship! We want democracy!" they chanted. In one of the gatherings, at least 2,000 labour union and student activists and members of the public gathered at a major intersection near Yangon University. Massive crowds from all corners of Yangon gathered in townships, filling streets as they headed towards the Sule Pagoda at the heart of the city, also a rallying point during the Buddhist monk-led 2007 protests and others in 1988. Also read | Thousands of protesters take to streets again A line of armed police with riot shields set up barricades, but did not try to stop the demonstration. Some marchers presented police with flowers as a sign of peace. Protesters gestured with the three-finger salute that has become a symbol of protest against the coup. Drivers honked their horns and passengers held up photos of Suu Kyi. An internal note for UN staff estimated that 1,000 people joined a protest in Naypyidaw while there were 60,000 in Yangon alone. Protests were reported in the second city of Mandalay and many towns and even villages across the country of 53 million people that stretches from Indian Ocean islands to the fringes of the Himalayas. The demonstrations have largely been peaceful, unlike the bloody crackdowns seen in 1998 and 2007. Suu Kyi, 75, faces charges of illegally importing six walkie-talkies and is being held in police detention for investigation until February 15. Her lawyer said he has not been allowed to see her. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for campaigning for democracy, and spent nearly 15 years under house arrest during decades of struggling to end almost half a century of army rule before the start of a troubled transition to democracy in 2011. Army commander Min Aung Hlaing carried out the coup on the grounds of fraud in a November 8 election in which Suu Kyi's party won a landslide. The electoral commission dismissed the allegations of malpractice. The military has accused Suu Kyi and her party of failing to act on its complaints that last November's election was marred by fraud, though the election commission said it had found no evidence to support the claims. (with inputs from agencies)

Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow

In order to keep a tab on the growing protests against the country's new military regime, Myanmar junta has initiated a nationwide internet blackout. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The development seems to have backfired as Myanmar witnessed its largest anti-coup protests yet on Saturday.&nbsp;

In a bid to denounce the regime, young demonstrators spilled on to the streets, many donning red headbands -- the colour associated with ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party. &nbsp;

Around 1,000 demonstrators marched on a road near Yangon University, most holding up the three-finger salute that has come to symbolise resistance to the army takeover. The crowd yelled, "Down with the military dictatorship!" &nbsp;

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A large police contingent blocked nearby roads with two water cannon trucks parked at the scene. &nbsp;

The march came as Myanmar was plunged into its second nationwide internet blackout this week, similar in magnitude to an earlier shutdown that coincided with the arrest of Suu Kyi and other senior leaders on Monday.&nbsp;

Those dawn raids brought a sudden halt to Myanmar's brief 10-year experiment with democracy, and catalysed an outpouring of fury that has migrated from social media to the streets.&nbsp;

Online calls to protest the army takeover have prompted increasingly bold displays of defiance against the new regime, including the nightly deafening clamour of people around the country banging pots and pans -- a practice traditionally associated with driving out evil.&nbsp;

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Some have shown their opposition by gathering for group photographs with banners decrying the coup and flashing a three-finger salute earlier adopted by democracy protesters in neighbouring Thailand.&nbsp;

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said a special envoy to the country had made 'first contact' with Myanmar's deputy military commander to urge the junta to relinquish power to the civilian government it toppled.&nbsp;

"We will do everything we can to make the international community united in making sure that conditions are created for this coup to be reversed," he told reporters on Friday. &nbsp;

State media in Myanmar reported on Saturday that junta figures had spoken with diplomats the previous day to respond to an international outcry and asked them to work with the new leaders. &nbsp;

"The Government understand the concerns of the international community on the continuation of Myanmar's democratic transition process," International Cooperation Minister Ko Ko Hlaing said in the meeting, according to the report.&nbsp;

In order to keep a tab on the growing protests against the country's new military regime, Myanmar junta has initiated a nationwide internet blackout. The development seems to have backfired as Myanmar witnessed its largest anti-coup protests yet on Saturday.

In order to keep a tab on the growing protests against the country's new military regime, Myanmar junta has initiated a nationwide internet blackout. The development seems to have backfired as Myanmar witnessed its largest anti-coup protests yet on Saturday. In a bid to denounce the regime, young demonstrators spilled on to the streets, many donning red headbands -- the colour associated with ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party. Around 1,000 demonstrators marched on a road near Yangon University, most holding up the three-finger salute that has come to symbolise resistance to the army takeover. The crowd yelled, "Down with the military dictatorship!" Also read | Myanmar restricts Twitter as outrage over coup grows A large police contingent blocked nearby roads with two water cannon trucks parked at the scene. The march came as Myanmar was plunged into its second nationwide internet blackout this week, similar in magnitude to an earlier shutdown that coincided with the arrest of Suu Kyi and other senior leaders on Monday. Those dawn raids brought a sudden halt to Myanmar's brief 10-year experiment with democracy, and catalysed an outpouring of fury that has migrated from social media to the streets. Online calls to protest the army takeover have prompted increasingly bold displays of defiance against the new regime, including the nightly deafening clamour of people around the country banging pots and pans -- a practice traditionally associated with driving out evil. Some have shown their opposition by gathering for group photographs with banners decrying the coup and flashing a three-finger salute earlier adopted by democracy protesters in neighbouring Thailand. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said a special envoy to the country had made 'first contact' with Myanmar's deputy military commander to urge the junta to relinquish power to the civilian government it toppled. "We will do everything we can to make the international community united in making sure that conditions are created for this coup to be reversed," he told reporters on Friday. State media in Myanmar reported on Saturday that junta figures had spoken with diplomats the previous day to respond to an international outcry and asked them to work with the new leaders. "The Government understand the concerns of the international community on the continuation of Myanmar's democratic transition process," International Cooperation Minister Ko Ko Hlaing said in the meeting, according to the report.

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The military in Myanmar is getting public resistance against the coup. The biggest dissent so far, hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Myanmar's biggest city Yangon. hundreds and thousands of demonstrators march through near Yangon university, they hold three-finger salute which symbolizes resistance to the army take over.

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