Myanmar, at least 34 killed in one day due to military crackdown... "Highest since the coup"

Worst Bloodshed Since Coup
Police Arrest Hundreds of Citizens

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] In Myanmar, a severe bloodshed occurred with at least 34 deaths in one day due to the police's harsh crackdown on protesters opposing the military coup, marking the worst violence since the protests began.

According to the Associated Press (AP) on the 3rd (local time), protests against the military were held across Myanmar, and indiscriminate police shootings resulted in at least 34 deaths, the highest number since the coup on the 1st of last month. In the largest city Yangon alone, at least 18 people died.

Local media Democratic Voice reported that the death toll could rise to 38.

Videos posted on local social networking services (SNS) showed police forces dispersing tear gas toward protesters, and even footage capturing paramedics who came to treat the injured protesters being beaten.

The AP explained the reason police authorities are also using violence against medical personnel is that "Myanmar medical staff have started a civil disobedience movement since last month to protest against the military," and "the military is cracking down on this resistance by medical personnel."

Additionally, it is reported that the police have arrested hundreds of citizens, including journalists.

Meanwhile, on the 5th, the United Nations plans to convene the Security Council to discuss the Myanmar issue.

Previously, the Security Council held an emergency meeting on the 2nd of last month, the day after the coup, and drafted a statement condemning the military, but it was not finalized due to opposition from Russia and China.

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