Myanmar protesters flee as riot police approach in Yangon

Footage shows protesters running to escape armed riot police breaking up rallies in Yangon, Myanmar today (February 27).

Smoke bombs were thrown and gunshots were fired to disperse crowds.

Footage shows protesters running to escape armed riot police breaking up rallies in Yangon, Myanmar today (February 27).

Smoke bombs were thrown and gunshots were fired to disperse crowds.

Also in Yangon today, armed officers stormed into the Ocean Plaza in Tamwe township as crowds sheltered there shortly after midday.

Several people were dragged out of the building and beaten before being lead away.

The violent scenes came almost a month after the military ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyo and seized power with a brutal coup.

The Nobel Peace Prize Laurette has not been seen or heard from since amid fears she is being forcibly detained along with other civilian politicians from the elected administration.