Myanmar's military has called for an end to the protests. The army warned protesters on Monday, "You go home or you will have to deal with the army."
However, for the third day in a row, the number of protesters in important places has increased. This has been accompanied by calls for strikes across the country. Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in the capital, Napido, this morning. In other cities, large numbers of people rallied and chanted slogans against the military rule. Protesters called on riot police to join the people.
Earlier, police fired water cannons at protesters. Workers also joined today's strike. Thousands of protesters of various classes and professions also gathered in Yangon and Mandalay. Myanmar's military seized power on the morning of February 1.
State adviser Aung San Suu Kyi and top leaders of the ruling party were detained during the operation.
A one-year state of emergency has been declared across the country. Meanwhile, Suu Kyi's supporters have called for a non-cooperation movement in Myanmar in protest of the military coup.
The people have been protesting for the last few days in response to this call.
