Ousted Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who has not been seen since last months military coup, is due to face court Monday after a deadly weekend crackdown against relentless democracy protests. Security forces opened fire on unarmed demonstrators in four cities on Sunday, with the UN sayi ..
A Myanmar court filed two new charges against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday, a lawyer acting for her said, as protesters marched in defiance of a crackdown by security forces that killed a…
Eight killed in Myanmar crackdown’s bloodiest day
Eight killed in Myanmar crackdown’s bloodiest day
WORLD: Myanmar security forces opened fire on protestors yesterday (Feb 28), killing at least eight in the bloodiest action so far to smother opposition to the military coup four weeks ago.
Monday 1 March 2021, 09:12AM
Protesters attempt to contain tear gas fired by police trying to disperse them during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon yesterday. Photo: AFP.
The junta is battling to contain a massive street movement demanding it yield power and release ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained along with top political allies at the start of the month.
At least 18 people were killed and dozens injured when Myanmar security forces opened fire with live rounds and tear gas against pro-democracy demonstrators, in the bloodiest day of clashes since the military coup a month ago.
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