Five killed in anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar

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Mon, 2021-03-15 11:25

YANGON: Five anti-coup protesters were killed at demonstrations in Myanmar on Monday, according to witnesses and residents, a day after the country saw its highest death toll since the military seized power.
In the central city of Myingyan, “three people including a woman… were killed with gunshots,” said a resident, adding that they had to retrieve the injured from the streets.
Further south in Magway region, a witness said two men were killed.
“One of them was shot in his chest and died… another one was shot in the head.”

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