Myanmar: Two killed in Yangon city in overnight protests

Yangon - Police opened fire on a crowd that gathered outside the Tharketa police station.

By Reuters

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Published: Sat 13 Mar 2021, 7:54 AM

At least two protesters were killed in police firing in the Tharketa district of Myanmar’s commercial capital Yangon overnight, domestic media reported on Saturday.

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DVB News said police opened fire on a crowd that gathered outside the Tharketa police station demanding the release of people arrested previously.


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