Myanmar military leader on Monday appeared on national TV for the first time to justify the coup amid mass protests against the military takeover in the country. General Min Aung Hlaing dubbed the November election that Aung San Suu Kyi won as unfair to justify his actions. The military has begun to impose restrictions, including curfews and limits to gatherings. Huge protests were held on Monday for a third straight day, along with a nationwide strike, to oppose the coup. The general's speech drew angry opposition, with images on social media showing people banging pots and pans in protest in front of television screens.