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Bloody protests continue in Myanmar, over 38 people dead

Politiko 2021-03-04 14:30:01

Bloody protests continue in Myanmar, over 38 people dead

At least 38 people were killed after Myanmar security forces opened fire on protesters who were demonstrating peacefully, in scenes described as "a war zone".

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets since February 1, following a military coup, to oust leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Security forces have intensified their response in recent days, opening direct fire on crowds and using tear gas, strikes and grenades on demonstrators.

The United Nations said the total death toll since the coup had risen to 50, although activists considered the number high.

CNN tried to contact representatives of the military regime but has not yet received a response.

Protesters have been demanding for weeks the release of democratically elected officials - including the country's leader, Aung San Suu Kyi - who are in custody. Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party won convincingly in the November election.

 Military leaders claim election fraud but have provided no evidence of their claim.

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