February 21, 2021 5:00 AM
MANDALAY • In the worst violence yet in more than two weeks of demonstrations, at least two people were killed and dozens injured yesterday when police opened fire with live bullets at a rally against the military coup in Myanmar.
Tuesday 2 March 2021
straitstimes - 9 days ago
Two killed in Myanmar after cops fire live rounds


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