Myanmar security forces opened fire on anti-coup protesters in Myaing, Thursday, March 11, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
–––––––
READ MORE: Myanmar’s military junta has accused deposed de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi of accepting more than $500,000 in bribes, as another day of protests Thursday resulted in more deaths among the demonstrators.
Naung Lin Han, Chairperson of Student Social Relief Volunteer Association, Myaing Township in Magwe Region told VOA Burmese that 8 were killed and 6 others injured when police opened fire on protesters surrounding a police station in the central town of Myaing. He said this is the first time deadly force has been used against demonstrators in Myaing.
There were also reports of deaths in the main city of Yangon and the second-largest city of Mandalay.
During a press conference in the capital, Naypyitaw, military spokesman Brigadier General Zaw Min Tun accused Suu Kyi of accepting $600,000 in illegal payments plus gold bars while in office, according to a complaint filed by Phyo Min Thein, Yangon’s former chief minister.
–––––––
LINK: [ Ссылка ]
