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Deaths reported in Myanmar as anti-coup crackdown heats up

Myanmar security forces violently dispersed anti-coup rallies around the country on Sunday, with reports of at least three protesters killed in the crackdown. The junta has ratcheted up its use of force over the weekend against the massive street movement demanding it yield power and release ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.Police and soldiers had already fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon on demonstrations in recent weeks in an effort to bring the civil disobedience campaign to heel, with live rounds used in some isolated cases. Large numbers were again mobilised on Sunday morning to scatter building crowds in several parts of the country that had gathered in response to online calls for protesters to once again flood the streets.Three men were killed and at least 20 others injured when security forces moved on a rally in the southern coastal hub of Dawei, according to a volunteer medic and local media reports.AFP
Last Updated 28 February 2021, 07:01 IST
Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
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Protesters throw molotov cocktails and objects towards police amid protests against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar February 28, 2021 in this screen grab from a social media video. Credit: Reuters
Protesters throw molotov cocktails and objects towards police amid protests against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar February 28, 2021 in this screen grab from a social media video. Credit: Reuters
A wounded protester receives treatment from a medical staff amid protests against the military coup in Dawei, Myanmar February 28, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media. Credit: Reuters
A wounded protester receives treatment from a medical staff amid protests against the military coup in Dawei, Myanmar February 28, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media. Credit: Reuters
Protesters take cover behind makeshift barricades, made to obstruct security forces, during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
Protesters take cover behind makeshift barricades, made to obstruct security forces, during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
Protesters take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
Protesters take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
Protesters stand behind makeshift shields during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
Protesters stand behind makeshift shields during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
A member of Red Cross walks amid protests against the military coup in Dawei, Myanmar February 28, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media. Credit: Reuters
A member of Red Cross walks amid protests against the military coup in Dawei, Myanmar February 28, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media. Credit: Reuters
Medicals students display images of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a street march in Yangon. Credit: AP Photo
Medicals students display images of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a street march in Yangon. Credit: AP Photo
Protesters stand behind makeshift barricades, placed to obstruct security forces, during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
Protesters stand behind makeshift barricades, placed to obstruct security forces, during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
Protesters make the three-finger salute as they stand behind makeshift barricades during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon.  Credit: AFP Photo
Protesters make the three-finger salute as they stand behind makeshift barricades during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
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(Published 28 February 2021, 06:59 IST)

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