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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 here quickly to consolidate his hold after overthrowing elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and detaining her and allied politicians on Monday. He told a business group on Wednesday he could keep power for six months after a one-year state of emergency ends in order to hold what he said he would be fair elections.

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But in a show of defiance to the generals, a group of the lawmakers elected in a Nov. Small protests took place in the main city Yangon and elsewhere, with activists saying three protesters had been arrested - among around people who have been detained since the coup, according to one rights group. But in a country with a bloody history of crackdowns on demonstrations, there was no mass outpouring of opposition on the streets.

The army seized power on Monday alleging irregularities in the election, derailing Myanmar's long and troubled transition to democracy. The move was condemned by Western governments, who have urged the junta to respect Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy's landslide victory.

The U. Security Council called on Thursday for the release of Suu Kyi and other detainees, and voiced concern over the state of emergency.

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But it stopped short of condemning the coup. Council members include China and Russia, who have traditionally shielded Myanmar from significant council action. China also has a big economic interest in Myanmar. Opposition to the junta has emerged strongly on Facebook, Myanmar's main social media platform, including for business and government.

Myanmar junta blocks Facebook, clamping down on opposition to coup

Facebook's WhatsApp messaging was also blocked. Facebook was still available sporadically and demonstrators in the second city of Mandalay used it to livestream the first street protest since the coup. The group of around 20 people chanted: "Our arrested leaders, release now, release now.

Three people were arrested after the protest, student groups said.

Reuters was unable to contact police for comment. At least people have been detained since the coup, including activists, lawmakers and officials from Suu Kyi's government, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners AAPP said.

Staff at some government hospitals stopped work on Wednesday or wore ribbons in the NLD's red colour. In response, the army said people could get fhe in military hospitals. Pictures shared on Wednesday showed workers at the agriculture ministry joining the campaign of disobedience. Other signs of anger have emerged. For a third night, people in Yangon and other cities banged on pots and pans and honked car horns.

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In Yangon, streets resounded to the sound of clapping at 5 p. Suu Kyi, 75, has not been seen since her arrest along with other party leaders. Police have filed charges against her of illegally importing and using six walkie-talkie radios found at her home and she has been detained until Feb.]