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Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, who had just turned 20, had been on life support since being taken to hospital on Feb.9, after she was hit by what doctors said was a live bullet at a protest in the capital, Naypyitaw.
After nearly half a century of full military rule, businesses linked to the army have a significant stake across the economy, with interests ranging from banking to beer, telecoms and transport.
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A young woman protester in Myanmar died on Friday after being shot in the head last week as police dispersed a crowd, her brother said, the first death among opponents of the Feb. 1 military coup since demonstrations began two weeks ago.
Adding to the diplomatic pressure, Japan said it had agreed with India, the US and Australia on the need for democracy to be restored quickly.