Moves in response to military coup as police continue crackdown on protesters

Internet restored after overnight suspension as smaller demonstrations seen in several cities

Mass release of prisoners and detainees described by Amnesty International as ‘sideshow’

Large crowds in Yangon converge downtown chanting ‘Down with the military government’

Aung San Suu Kyi’s cult of personality was a boon and an issue for National League for Democracy

Security Council calls for detainees to be freed and stresses need to uphold democracy

Army seizes power as elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other politicians detained

International community discounted warning signs for Aung San Suu Kyi’s government

Suu Kyi and other politicians detained in what UN calls a ‘blow to democratic reforms’

Over a million people were unable to vote after polls were cancelled due to insurgencies

More than three dozen civilians in jail awaiting trial, including prominent filmmaker

UN calls for genocide charges against army leaders for attacks on Rohingya minority

Move against hate speech after UN report accuses miltary of genocide in treatment of Rohingya

Security forces carried out ‘crimes against humanity’ against Rohingya and other groups

Move marks toughest American action so far in response to treatment of minority

Advocacy group Fortify Rights claims mass slaughter, rape and burnings army policies

Failure to help Rohingya people a ‘betrayal of principles’ for which she received award

Local Catholic church advises pope not to use word ‘Rohingya’ for fear of aggravating tensions

Almost 60,000 head for Bangladesh while UK calls for Aung San Suu Kyi to intervene

Bodies and debris discovered from transport plane that vanished with 122 people aboard