WHAT HAPPENED IN MYANMAR
WHAT PROTEST IS GOING ON THERE
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Mass protests have been taking place in Myanmar in response to a coup by the armed forces.
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in the country's main cities, alongside a nationwide strike.
The country's leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and members of her party, are now under house arrest.
Where is Myanmar?
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in South East Asia and neighbours Thailand, Laos, Bangladesh, China and India.
It has a population of about 54 million, most of whom are Burmese speakers, although other languages are also spoken. The biggest city is Yangon (Rangoon) but the capital is Nay Pyi Taw.
The main religion is Buddhism. There are many ethnic groups in the country, including Rohingya Muslims .
The country gained independence from Britain in 1948. It was ruled by the armed forces from 1962 until 2011, when a new government began ushering in a return to civilian rule.