Opponents of military rule in Myanmar have marched, observed "flower strikes" and sought alternative ... undaunted by the bloody suppression of protests during the past two months.

Despite the risks involved, Myanmar saw a range of flower-themed protests and other public celebrations of Suu Kyi’s birthday on Wednesday, as hundreds of her supporters took to the streets.

Win Kyaw and his wife Ma Thida, both wearing the symbolic protest color ... violence in Myanmar. Ma Thida, who held a framed portrait of Suu Kyi, pointed to the flowers in her own hair, noting ...