BANGKOK -- Massive crowds gathered Wednesday on the streets of Yangon to protest against the Myanmar military's coup and demand the release of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, buoyed by the participation of influential monks the previous day.
Myanmar Crisis
Monks join Myanmar rally, demanding release of Suu Kyi
Influential religious figures pose dilemma for military touting Buddhism
Monks protest in Yangon on Feb. 16 with signs decrying the coup by Myanmar's military. © Reuters
Read Next
Latest on Myanmar Crisis
