Myanmar military continued its internet blackout for the eighth consecutive day ahead of another day of planned protests on Monday.

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At least three protesters were killed on Saturday which marked the deadliest day of nationwide protests which has continued for over two weeks.

Protesters in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/facebook-deletes-main-page-of-myanmar-military-365128">Yangon</a>, Monywa and Myitkyina held candlelight vigils to pay tribute to the dead as the military continued its crack down against the demonstrators.

Mandalay and Yangon have become the epicentre of protests with demonstrators clashing with authorities. Myanmar's military had replaced the democratic government on February 1 in a coup as it arrested pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other top leaders of her NLD party.

The protesters have been demanding a return to democracy and freedom for Suu Kyi, however, the military has continued its clampdown and declared a state of emergency for one year, although they have promised to hold elections without setting a date.

The military has accused voter fraud in the November elections which was won by Suu Kyi's NLD party.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the use of "deadly violence" against the crowd, saying: "The use of lethal force, intimidation &amp; harassment against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable."

Canada, Britain and the United States had earlier sanctioned the Myanmar generals even as European Union foreign ministers are set to meet on Monday to discuss measures against Myanmar's military regime.

Myanmar military continued its internet blackout for the eighth consecutive day ahead of another day of planned protests on Monday. Watch: At least three protesters were killed on Saturday which marked the deadliest day of nationwide protests which has continued for over two weeks.

Myanmar military continued its internet blackout for the eighth consecutive day ahead of another day of planned protests on Monday. Watch: At least three protesters were killed on Saturday which marked the deadliest day of nationwide protests which has continued for over two weeks. Protesters in Yangon, Monywa and Myitkyina held candlelight vigils to pay tribute to the dead as the military continued its crack down against the demonstrators. Mandalay and Yangon have become the epicentre of protests with demonstrators clashing with authorities. Myanmar's military had replaced the democratic government on February 1 in a coup as it arrested pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other top leaders of her NLD party. The protesters have been demanding a return to democracy and freedom for Suu Kyi, however, the military has continued its clampdown and declared a state of emergency for one year, although they have promised to hold elections without setting a date. The military has accused voter fraud in the November elections which was won by Suu Kyi's NLD party. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the use of "deadly violence" against the crowd, saying: "The use of lethal force, intimidation & harassment against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable." Canada, Britain and the United States had earlier sanctioned the Myanmar generals even as European Union foreign ministers are set to meet on Monday to discuss measures against Myanmar's military regime.

Internet blackout continues amid crack down against protesters in Myanmar

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;

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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".

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