Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar have poured in, in the tens of thousands, as an internet blackout failed to calm growing anger at the military ouster of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
A rally was proposed at Yangon City Hall, but access was blocked by police and barricades.
Arguably the country’s main form of communication, telecom networks have been ordered to freeze access to Facebook.
As protests continue, the banging of pots and pans are being heard at night around the country - a practice usually associated with driving out evil spirits.