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Monsoon floods hit Myanmar commercial hub Yangon
Vehicles and commuters struggle to make their way through flooded streets in Myanmar's Yangon.
Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners
Myanmar's junta has pardoned and released more than 23,000 prisoners to mark the Thingyan New Year holiday. It's not yet clear whether this includes any of the protesters arrested since the military seized power in February.
Three finger salutes at Myanmar funerals
Family members and relatives grieve as a solitary sign at the side of the coffin reads: 'Save Myanmar.'
Motorcyclist shot off his motorbike by police in Myanmar
Motorcyclist shot off his motorbike by police in Myanmar
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Video shows Myanmar police beating prone man
The incident happened shortly after riot police attacked a large, peaceful protest against the military junta in Mandalay.
Officers in riot gear face off against protesters in Yangon
"Why are they using so much force? They pushed us violently. Why did they do that?" said one young protester who had argued with an officer.
Myanmar protesters out in force after military shut down internet
Hundreds of anti-coup protesters gathered at the Hledan junction in Yangon on Tuesday, after Myanmar's generals imposed a second straight overnight internet shutdown.
Myanmar street orchestra belts out new protest song
The rebel music is aimed at encouraging youths to go against the military after the state coup earlier in February.
Hundreds protest against Myanmar coup outside Yangon shopping centre
Demonstrators called for civil disobedience as mass street protests against military rule in Myanmar entered their second week.
Thousands defy military in Myanmar to continue anti-coup protests
Thousands of protesters in Myanmar have defied a ban on gatherings by the military who ousted the elected government two weeks ago.
Myanmar: Tensions high as arrests mount amid more anti-coup protests
Protesters have defied a ban on public gatherings to as anti-coup demonstrations continue, while the authorities have stepped up the arrests of politicians and activists.
Myanmar protesters defy ban on gatherings to march against the coup
Neither protesters nor the military have shown signs of backing down from their stances on the coup.
UN passes watered down resolution over Myanmar military coup
The UN passed the resolution on Saturday, but was watered down after pressure from China and Russia.
Facebook curb content shared by Myanmar military online
Facebook has pledged to reduce the distribution of all content on Facebook pages and profiles run by the Myanmar Military “Tatmadaw”, as well as accounts linked to the armed forces spokesperson Brigadier-General Zaw Min Tun.
Myanmar protests continue with police repression
Myanmar protests continue with police repression
Students and teachers protest in Yangon against Myanmar military coup
The demonstrators raised three fingers in a salute and held cards showing a red ribbon to show their defiance against the coup that occurred earlier in the week.