In the deadliest day since the Myanmar military ousted the government of Aung San Suu Kyi a month ago, security forces killed at least 18 demonstrators and wounded more than 30 on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. The violence took place in at least six major cities, including Yangon and Mandalay.
Scene after police fired on protesters at Hledan Junction, in Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, Feb. 28, 2021. Photo: RFAPeaceful protesters in Mandalay. Photo: RFASecurity force prepares crackdown near Hledan Junction, Yangon. Photo: RFASecurity force opens fire on protesters with battle rifles during crackdown near Hledan Junction, Yangon. Photo: RFABloody crackdown near Hledan Junction, Yangon. Photo: RFAPeople drags the wounded protester to the safety at Hledan Junction, Yangon. Photo: RFAA Christian nun in Myitkyina begging police not to shoot protesters. Photo: Citizen JournalistBloody crackdown near Hledan Junction, Yangon. Photo: RFA
