The crackdown against opponents of Myanmar’s military takeover intensified Sunday as security forces were reported to have fired on protesters, killing and injuring several people in the deadliest day of demonstrations since the February 1 coup.
In Pictures: Bloodiest Day of Myanmar Coup Protests
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People approach an injured man with a gunshot wound amid protests against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021, in this still image from video obtained via social media. (Credit: Myanmar Now)
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Myanmar riot police are seen behind the barricade during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Feb. 28, 2021.
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A wounded protester is carried during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.
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Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.