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Myanmar officials opened fire on protesters protesting the coup in the cities of Myitkyina and Phyar Pon today, killing two people, the witness said.
The Burmese media cited witnesses who said they were participating in a protest in the streets of Myitkyina when police fired a stun grenade and tear gas. The bodies of the two protesters were later found on the ground with head injuries. Shots were then heard from buildings near the site of the demonstrations, leaving some people under fire.
Another witness said he helped move the bodies to safety, adding that the two were shot in the head and died on the spot. At least three protesters were injured, this person confirmed. “It is inhumane to kill unarmed civilians. We must have the right to a peaceful protest,” said a 20-year-old man who joined the protest in the city of Myitkyina.
The witness said it was unclear whether the Myanmar police or army soldiers opened fire on the people, although these two forces appeared to be dealing with the protest.
At least one person was killed and two injured during a subsequent demonstration in the southern city of Phyar Pon.
Myanmar protesters today face tear gas bullets from police in Naypyitaw. Picture: Reuters.
According to United Nations data, Myanmar’s police and military have killed more than 50 people since the country saw protests against a military coup since February 1.
Today, the people of Myanmar continue to gather protests in major cities like Yangon, Mandalay and some other cities. People in many places still build “spiritual barriers“Made from women’s clothing and underwear, which are perceived by the soldiers of this country as unfortunate objects.
A coalition of Myanmar trade unions has been calling a nationwide strike since March 8 in protest at the military coup. Nine organizations representing Myanmar workers have suggested that “all people” stop working to pressure the military government to give power to the civilian government.
Myanmar’s military has recently dispatched forces to major cities to avoid anti-coup protests that have shown no signs of cooling. Burmese remain determined to take to the streets to protest against the military government despite living “bloody days”, which caused dozens of deaths, including children.
Ngoc Anh (Follow, continue Reuters)
