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The lawyer of Aung San Suu Kyi says the detained civilian leader is appearing in court in Myanmar for a second time via a video link - facing a new charge of causing fear or alarm.

Her picture is held aloft by demonstrators across the country in protests that have now continued for weeks.

Protesters took to the streets again on Monday, despite Sunday seeing the deadliest day yet with 18 killed.

The deaths came as the military and police ramped up its response to demonstrations across the South East Asian nation over the weekend, firing into the crowds.

Phil Robertson is the Deputy Asia Director of the right's group, Human Rights Watch. He says the international community needs to step up its response.

(Photo: A protester holds a picture of Aung San Suu Kyi. Credit: EPA)