Police in riot gear stormed a rally in Yangon on Friday, killing at least 18 people. More than 30 people were injured. The incident was released by the UN Human Rights Office. The shootings took place in Yangon, Dave, Mandalay, Mike, Bago and Pokoku.
Grenades and tear gas were also used against the protesters. The UN strongly condemned the incident. Spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani called for an immediate end to the violence against peaceful protesters.
Sunday was the deadliest day in a day of protests against the military coup. On the 1st of this month, the military seized power in a coup in Myanmar.
The military has declared a year of military rule and a state of emergency, detaining the ruler and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and senior ruling party leaders. Commander-in-Chief Min Ong Laing took over. The popular agitation is against this.
English Summary: 18 Killed In Myanmar On Bloodiest Day Of Protests Against Coup
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