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Security forces killed at least 30 anti-coup protesters in the poor, industrial Hlaingthaya suburb of Myanmar’s main city and at other places on Sunday after Chinese-financed factories were set ablaze.
The United Nations' envoy for Myanmar has strongly condemned the continuing bloodshed after at least 39 protesters were killed in one of the deadliest days since the country's 1 February coup.
At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as factories burn
Anti-Chinese sentiment has risen since the coup, with opponents of the army takeover noting Beijing’s muted criticism compared to Western condemnation.
At Least 39 Reported Killed in Burma as Chinese Factories Burn Security forces killed at least 22 anti-coup protesters in the poor, industrial Hlaingthaya suburb of Yangon, Burma (also known as Myanmar), on Sunday after Chinese-financed factories were set ablaze there, an advocacy group said. A further 16 protesters were killed in other places, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) said, as well as one policeman, making it the bloodiest day since the Feb. 1 coup against elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The Chinese embassy said many Chinese staff were injured and trapped in...