Violence Grows in Myanmar Rallies as Six More Protesters Killed
Published March 3rd, 2021 - 12:34 GMT
Protesters behind a barricade are enveloped by tear gas during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on March 3, 2021. STR / AFP
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At least 6 people were killed in Myanmar protests.
At least six people were killed in Myanmar on Wednesday when the police and security forces again used lethal weapons to disperse rallies against the Feb. 1 military coup, according to local media reports.
A large number of people once again took to the streets in major cities and towns across the country demanding the restoration of civilian rule in the face of violent repression by the police and security forces.