The UN Human Rights Office called on the Myanmar military to immediately stop the violence.
Feb 28, 2021 · 09:20 pm
Protesters take cover as riot police officers fire teargas canister during a rally against the military coup in Yangon on February 27, 2021.
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At least 18 people were killed and 30 injured across Myanmar on Sunday after the police opened fire to curb protests against the military coup, the United Nations Human Rights Office said.
“Throughout the day, in several locations throughout the country, police and military forces have confronted peaceful demonstrations, using lethal force and less-than-lethal force that – according to credible information received by the UN Human Rights Office – has left at least 18 people dead and over 30 wounded,” the UN department said.