Myanmar coup: Police shoot dead five protesters after yesterday saw bloodiest day since coup

At least five Myanmar pro-democracy protesters have today been shot dead by security forces after yesterday saw the bloodiest day of demonstrations since the military coup began six weeks ago.  One of the victims was shot in the head while another was shot in the face in Myingyan, according to witnesses.   Yesterday saw 44 protesters … Read more

Myanmar coup: Almost 40 protesters killed in bloodiest day so far since the military coup

At least 38 people have been killed by security forces in Myanmar after they opened fire on pro-democracy across the country, in the ‘bloodiest’ day since the military coup last month. The heavily armoured police and military have gunned down the protesters and fired tear gas at crowds in an attempt to quell the demonstrations, … Read more