Photo Gallery: Police Kill At Least 18 Protesters

In the deadliest day since the Myanmar military ousted the government of Aung San Suu Kyi a month ago, security forces killed at least 18 demonstrators and wounded more than 30 on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. The violence took place in at least six major cities, including Yangon and Mandalay.

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Scene after police fired on protesters at Hledan Junction, in Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, Feb. 28, 2021. Photo: RFA
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Peaceful protesters in Mandalay. Photo: RFA
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Security force prepares crackdown near Hledan Junction, Yangon. Photo: RFA
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Security force opens fire on protesters with battle rifles during crackdown near Hledan Junction, Yangon. Photo: RFA
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Bloody crackdown near Hledan Junction, Yangon. Photo: RFA
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People drags the wounded protester to the safety at Hledan Junction, Yangon. Photo: RFA
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A Christian nun in Myitkyina begging police not to shoot protesters. Photo: Citizen Journalist
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Bloody crackdown near Hledan Junction, Yangon. Photo: RFA