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Myanmar security forces reportedly kill more than 80 anti-coup protesters
Violence in Myanmar is continuing to escalate as anti-coup groups resist the ruling military’s attempts to bring the country under control.
Key points:
- More than 600 people have been killed by Myanmar security forces cracking down on protests against the coup
- The ambassadors of 18 countries including Australia have called for the restoration of democracy and release of political prisoners
- The UN Security Council has been warned that Myanmar is on the verge of “state collapse”
Myanmar has been in turmoil since a military coup ousted elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1.
Security forces reportedly killed more than 80 anti-coup protesters in Bago town on Thursday night and Friday, near the country’s largest city of Yangon.
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