Myanmar sees deadliest day as 38 protesters killed

2021-03-03 21:27:42

At least 38 people were killed in Myanmar on Wednesday in what the UN described as the "bloodiest day" since the coup took place a month ago. UN envoy to Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener said there was shocking footage coming out of the country. She also said it seemed likely security forces were shooting with live bullets. Mass demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience have been taking place across Myanmar since the military seized control on 1 February. Protesters have been calling for the release of elected government leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, who were overthrown and detained in the coup, and an end to military rule. The latest violence comes a day after Myanmar's neighbours urged the military to exercise restraint.