Myanmar police use deadly force during crackdowns on protesters
28 February 2021 - 17:08
Singapore — Myanmar police fired on protesters on Sunday in the bloodiest day of weeks of demonstrations against a military coup and at least 11 people were killed and several wounded, political and medical sources, residents and media said.
Police were out in force early and opened fire in different parts of the biggest city of Yangon after stun grenades, teargas and shots in the air failed to break up crowds. Soldiers also reinforced police...
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