Local people bang pans the way they traditionally do it to drive away evil spirits, as they protest against military coup in Yangon, Myanmar February 3, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
(Reuters) - Myanmar's junta blocked Facebook on Thursday, trying to shut off an important channel for opposition to this week's military coup as sporadic protests flared.
Military ruler General Min Aung Hlaing has moved quickly to consolidate his hold after overthrowing elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and detaining her and allied politicians on Monday.
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