In the latest in a series of protests, messages including ‘Spring Revolution’, ‘We must win’ and ‘Get out MAH’ – referring to junta leader Min Aung Hlaing – were seen on eggs in photographs on social media.
February 28, 2021
Sunday marked the deadliest day of opposition to Myanmar s military, who seized power from democratically elected officials March 1st.
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Another violent weekend in Myanmar.the deadliest yet as pro-democracy demonstrators continue to push back against a military coup.
A United Nations Human Rights official says Myanmar security forces reportedly killed 18 protesters.
Sunday marked the deadliest day of opposition to Myanmar s military, who seized power from democratically elected officials February 1st. Another 30 people were injured.
Crowds were fired on in six cities. Tear gas, flash-bang grenades and stun grenades were also deployed.
The U.N. Human Rights Official said: “We strongly condemn the escalating violence against protests in Myanmar and call on the military to immediately halt the use of force against peaceful protesters,”