February 28: Riot cops fired bullets, tear gas, water cannons and stun grenades at protestors, killing at least 18 people on the deadliest day of anti-coup rallies.Officers fired to disperse opponents of the military coup in Mandalay.
February 20: Two protesters were killed and more injured after riot police "fired live demonstrators with live rounds".February 9: Protesters vow to continue non-violent action in the face of bans on big gatherings, night curfews and road closures after the biggest demonstrations in more than a decade.Pope Francis urges military leaders to free political prisoners and resume the country's "brusquely interrupted" path to democracy. February 8: Police turn water cannon on protesters in Myanmar's capital as tens of thousands of people join a third day of nationwide demonstrations against the military's removal of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.February 7: Internet access is restored, but social media platforms remain blocked.Then, internet is completely shut down.ĩ An injured man is carried after police dispersed protesters Credit: EPA In the meantime, a blockage of Twitter and Instagram is ordered as protesters had been sharing information on social media. February 6: Thousands of people take to the streets to protest.Teachers and some government workers join the Civil Disobedience movement. February 5: Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer calls for her to be released, saying he has not been able to meet her as she is being questioned.Another politician, Win Htein, is arrested. The United Nations Security Council calls for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other figures. February 4: Protesters take to the streets to demonstrate against the coup.Staff at 70 hospitals and medical departments across Myanmar stop work to protest against the coup. Government orders blockage of social media including Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp. February 3: Myanmar police file charges against Aung San Suu Kyi and seek her detention until February 15.
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