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The protesters lie on the ground. After police opened fire on anti-coup protesters in Mandalay on March 3, 2021.
At least 38 people were killed in the March 3 crackdown on anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar, which the United Nations (UN) has described as “the bloodiest day” since the military seized power from the civilian government.
Ms. Christine Schaner Bourgener UN Special Envoy for Myanmar Affairs Since a shocking video clip has been produced. It appears that the Myanmar security forces are using live bullets to fire at the protesters.
“They came out and started shooting.”
At least 50 people have died and many have been injured. Since the military coup last month
She said a posted video showed police beating an unarmed volunteer medical team worker. Another clip shows a protester who was shot and likely killed in the street.
“I asked a weapons specialist. And they can identify Although not clear But it seems that the weapon used by the police is a 9mm submachine gun, which uses live ammunition.
A report from Myanmar claims that security agents opened fire on the masses in demonstrations in various cities. What’s included in Yangon Almost without notice
Save the Children said two boys ages 14 and 17 were among the deaths. Including a 19-year-old adolescent
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The injured man lies on a gurney at a makeshift hospital in Mandalay on March 3, 2021.
Reuters reported, citing reporters in the area that at least six people were shot dead in protests in Monywa. In the central part of the country Y at least 30 more people were injured.
While a volunteer medical team revealed to the AFP news agency that In the city of Myingyan At least 10 people were injured. “They (the security personnel) fired tear gas, rubber bullets and live bullets.”
Tetetet, tribute from a rescue clinic in Myingyan. Confirmed to AFP that a young man was shot in the head and died.
“Sinkosaw, 20, was shot and killed on the spot. And my team cured 17 people,” a second member of the rescue team told AFP.
One protester told Reuters: “They did not spray us with high pressure water. There was no warning to dissolve the assembly. They opened fire immediately. “
In the city of Mandalay A student told the BBC that several protesters died near his home.
“I think it is around 10 am-10:30 am that the police and soldiers enter the area and start shooting at civilians. Without prior notice
They got out and started shooting. They use rubber bullets But use live ammunition to brutally kill civilians. “
Myanmar’s military did not comment on the mass protesters killed.
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The protesters lie on the ground. After police opened fire on anti-coup protesters in the city of Mandalay.
Myanmar has faced turmoil since the February 1 military coup and detained Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the Burmese civilian government. It ended the ten-year democratic regime in Myanmar and led many people to protest on a daily basis.
At the same time, the Western powers have sanctioned the Myanmar generals. More recently, the UK has called a meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday. Consider the situation in Myanmar
Despite international pressure, the Myanmar junta has ignored foreign condemnation. And responding to protests with increasing violence Causing many deaths On Sunday, 18 people died across the country.
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Protesters wear shields made to protect themselves in Yangon.
On March 3, AFP reported, citing speaking by phone with medical personnel. Four people were shot dead during protests in a city in central Myanmar.
AFP added that Medical personnel said Two other protesters died in a place about two hours (by car) from Mandalay, a doctor who did not want to be identified told AFP. One of the victims was shot in the head and the other in the chest.
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Soldiers come to disperse protests in Yangon on March 3.
While in Yangon there are also continuous crowds of people. The AFP news agency reported that protesters used tires and barbed wire as barricades to block many major roads. By on Pan Sodan Road Near Sule Pagoda Protesters brought a photo of General Min Aung Hlaing to the ground. It is a strategy to stop the movement of the security forces who want to avoid trampling on the image of the general.
AFP reported that in the San Chaung district, where there have been clashes in recent days. The smoke from tear gas and fire extinguishers covered the streets. As the police confront the protesters
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Injured protesters in Yangon Helped by medical personnel Mar 3
In charge of a journalist
AFP reported that Tin Sare Oo, a lawyer for AP photographer Teng Saw, 32, said his client was arrested on Saturday while reporting on a rally in Yangon.
The lawyer added to AFP that Teng Saw and five other Myanmar journalists were charged. Causing fear Post fake news OR incite government employees, either directly or indirectly “
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Police fire tear gas at anti-coup protesters in Yangon on March 3.
More than 1,200 people have been detained since the coup, AFP reported, citing the Association for Assistance to Political Prisoners (AAPP) that more than 1,200 people have been detained since the coup, of which 900 are still detained or facing. charge While Myanmar’s official media reported that On Sunday, more than 1,300 people were arrested one day.
Myanmar’s state broadcaster MRTV reported on Tuesday that 511 people detained in Yangon had been released on Tuesday.
