U.S. concerned about restrictions on gatherings after mass demonstrations in Myanmar

U.S. State Department Spokesman Ned Price speaks during a news briefing at the State Department in Washington, U.S., February 8, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Pool

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States was concerned about an order by Myanmar's military restricting public gatherings following three days of large demonstrations against a Feb. 1 military coup, U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Monday.

"We stand with the people of Burma, support their right to assemble peacefully, including to protest peacefully in support of the democratically elected government," Price said at a press briefing.