1/9Students say a new law won't raise education standards, will restrict local autonomy of education institutions and will prevent the official recognition of student unions.
Students in Myanmar used the opportunity of President Barack Obama's visit to stage public protests against a new education law, a rare sight in a country whose government is slowly opening up after decades of military rule. The students say the law passed in September undermines the independence of educational institutions, among other things.
2/9A demonstrator in front of Yangon University holds a monk's bowl upside down, a symbol of opposition.
Students in Myanmar used the opportunity of President Barack Obama's visit to stage public protests against a new education law, a rare sight in a country whose government is slowly opening up after decades of military rule. The students say the law passed in September undermines the independence of educational institutions, among other things.
3/9About 100 students joined Saturday's march, a day after a rally drew some 350 people.
Students in Myanmar used the opportunity of President Barack Obama's visit to stage public protests against a new education law, a rare sight in a country whose government is slowly opening up after decades of military rule. The students say the law passed in September undermines the independence of educational institutions, among other things.
4/9Students rally on the site of Yangon University student union, which was dynamited by authorities during clashes in 1962.
Students in Myanmar used the opportunity of President Barack Obama's visit to stage public protests against a new education law, a rare sight in a country whose government is slowly opening up after decades of military rule. The students say the law passed in September undermines the independence of educational institutions, among other things.
5/9Phyo Phyo Aung, one of the 12 members of the student organizing committee, says rallies will continue if demonstrators' demands are not met.
Students in Myanmar used the opportunity of President Barack Obama's visit to stage public protests against a new education law, a rare sight in a country whose government is slowly opening up after decades of military rule. The students say the law passed in September undermines the independence of educational institutions, among other things.
6/9A student leader at front of Yangon University appealing unsuccessfully for authorities to open the main gate.
Students in Myanmar used the opportunity of President Barack Obama's visit to stage public protests against a new education law, a rare sight in a country whose government is slowly opening up after decades of military rule. The students say the law passed in September undermines the independence of educational institutions, among other things.
7/9The University of Yangon, founded in 1878, was where President Barack Obama spoke on Friday.
Students in Myanmar used the opportunity of President Barack Obama's visit to stage public protests against a new education law, a rare sight in a country whose government is slowly opening up after decades of military rule. The students say the law passed in September undermines the independence of educational institutions, among other things.
8/9After authorities refused to open the main gate at Yangon University, demonstrators decided to climb the fence to enter the campus.
Students in Myanmar used the opportunity of President Barack Obama's visit to stage public protests against a new education law, a rare sight in a country whose government is slowly opening up after decades of military rule. The students say the law passed in September undermines the independence of educational institutions, among other things.
9/9The student protests are unauthorized but authorities haven't moved to halt them.
Students in Myanmar used the opportunity of President Barack Obama's visit to stage public protests against a new education law, a rare sight in a country whose government is slowly opening up after decades of military rule. The students say the law passed in September undermines the independence of educational institutions, among other things.
