Myanmar: Protesters killed after police open fire during latest unrest

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"Police in Myanmar have fired tear gas, water cannon and stun grenades at pro-democracy protesters, killing at least 18 people, the UN has said. The UN's human rights office said it has received "credible information" that the crackdown on people demonstrating against a military coup included live ammunition being fired into crowds, resulting in the deaths and dozens of injured people. It is the highest single-day death toll among protesters, who demanded the restoration of Aung San Suu Kyi and her elected government..."

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"Sky News"

Date of Publication: 

2021-03-01

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2021-03-01

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Myanmar

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English

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video