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Demonstrators clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon February 28, 2021. Reuters pic
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YANGON, Feb 28 Myanmar security forces opened fire on protestors today, killing at least eight in the bloodiest action so far to smother opposition to the military coup four weeks ago.
The junta is battling to contain a massive street movement demanding it yield power and release ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained along with top political allies at the start of the month.