Pro-democracy groups begin strikes and civil disobedience in Sudan after at least seven civilians were killed and hundreds injured in clashes during anti-coup demonstrations.

Security forces in Myanmar attack a compound where railway workers opposed to the recent military coup in the country have been on strike in the largest city of Yangon, amid an escalating crackdown on protesters.

Myanmar’s military issues arrest warrants for six celebrities, including film directors, actors, and a singer, for encouraging strikes that have paralyzed government offices.

Myanmar's ruling general has ordered demonstrators to return to work or face "effective actions".