Supporters of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi called for tougher international action against the new junta on Friday after Washington announced a first round of sanctions following six days of pro-democracy demonstrations.
Security forces carried out another series of arrests overnight, with those detained including at least one doctor who had taken part in an escalating civil disobedience campaign. In some places, people rallied to prevent those arrested being taken away.
Social media giant Facebook said it would cut the visibility of content run by Myanmar’s military, saying they have "continued to spread misinformation" after seizing power. Facebook will also suspended the ability for Myanmar government agencies to send it content-removal requests.