Many protesters want a federal system in Myanmar to better represent different regions
Over the past few days, security forces in Myanmar appear to be clamping down on anti-coup protesters with increasing ferocity.
On Wednesday, at least two people reportedly died of gunshot wounds sustained as security forces tried to disperse protesters in the city of Mandalay.
According to multiple reports from several other cities and towns in Myanmar, police are using live ammunition, as well as tear gas and rubber bullets.
The incidents come after at least 18 people died on Sunday after being shot by police, in what is now being called "Myanmar's Bloody Sunday" on social media.