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Myanmar’s military is using lethal force including firing live ammunition at protesters, analysis finds
The Myanmar military has been filmed using lethal tactics and military weapons seen only on the battlefield against peaceful protesters and bystanders across the country, video analysis reveals.
Key points:
- Video footage shows security forces armed with a variety of military firearms and light machine guns
- The military brushed off condemnation of its actions and denied responsibility for any fatalities
- The UN Security Council condemned the military’s actions and called on the army to show restraint
An analysis of more than 50 verified videos filmed on the ground in Myanmar has confirmed security forces have used lethal force, according to Amnesty International’s Crisis Evidence Lab video analysis.
Footage reviewed shows the Myanmar military…
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