Police in Myanmar have fired water cannon to disperse protesters who have taken to the streets despite a ban on large public gatherings.

The military has prohibited gatherings of more than five people across parts of Yangon and Mandalay, with a curfew.

The demonstrations mark the fourth straight day of mass street protests after the military overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government in a coup.

Protesters are calling for the restoration of democracy.

State TV had earlier warned that action "must be taken" against those breaking the law, but many are not backing down.

In the city of Bago, a large crowd faced off with police who fired water cannon.

Water cannon was also used on protesters in the capital Nay Pyi Taw and some were injured, reported news site Myanmar Now.

Source: BBC News 

BDST: 1142 HRS, FEB 09, 2021
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