Video from Yangon shows protesters fleeing as the sound of shots rings out.YANGON, Myanmar — Security forces in Myanmar made mass arrests and appeared to use lethal force on Sunday as they intensified their efforts to break up protests a month after the military staged a coup. At least four people were reportedly killed.
A violent crackdown also occurred in Dawei, a much smaller city in southeastern Myanmar, where local media reported that at least three people were killed during a protest march. The fatalities could not immediately be independently confirmed, though photos posted on social media showed a wounded man in the care of medical personnel, and later laid out in a bed under a blanket with flowers placed on top.
Sunday’s violence erupted in the early morning when medical students were marching in Yangon’s streets near the Hledan Center intersection, which has become the gathering point for protesters who then fan out to other parts of the city. There was no immediate word on Yangon casualties. Sounds of gunfire could be heard in the streets and there were what appeared to be smoke grenades thrown into the crowds.
On Saturday, security forces began employing rougher tactics, taking preemptive actions to break up protests and making scores, if not hundreds, of arrests. Greater numbers of soldiers have also joined police. Many of those detained were taken to Insein Prison in Yangon’s northern outskirts, historically notorious for holding political prisoners.
SaveMyanmarDemocracy
Why been not accurate about the figures.. its never four people that was killed
Save Myanmar
At least 20 people died. Not 4 people.
Media shows injustice in Myanmar continue. But who will take action against military-rule ? It seems every nation is busy with himself. UN is last hope . Beware ! China is behind Military of Myanmar .
MYANMAR ARMY'S GENOCIDE
And six Iraqi protesters were killed 2 days ago by an Iranian militias and you ignored it ..
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