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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A riot police officer opens fire on protesters during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.
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Protesters wearing masks depicting detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, flash three-finger salutes as they take part in a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.
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A demonstrator is detained by riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.
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Protesters run as police fire tear gas during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.