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U.N. official accuses military rulers of "mass murder" as international pressure fails to stem brutal post-coup attacks on civilians.
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Myanmar forces kill dozens of people, including children
"On Myanmar's Armed Forces Day, security forces are murdering unarmed civilians, including children, the very people they swore to protect. This bloodshed is horrifying," said U.S. Ambassador Thomas Vajda.
More than 100 killed in Myanmar protests
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Family says Myanmar forces killed young girl as she ran to her dad
Save the Children says killing of at least 20 kids since coup shows "complete disregard for human life by security forces."
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UN says Myanmar security forces violently occupying schools
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Myanmar junta kills dozens more protesters as post-coup chaos deepens
China signed a U.N. Security Council statement last week condemning the violence, then asked the junta to protect Chinese businesses from protesters. At least 38 civilians were reportedly killed.
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38 killed as Myanmar protesters suffer "bloodiest day" since coup
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Myanmar protests persist despite rulers' bloody post-coup crackdown
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Pro-junta group attacks protesters as Myanmar crisis escalates
Police were seen standing without intervening as a group lauding the military takeover attacked anti-coup protesters in Yangon.
Killing of protesters fuels anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar
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Tensions rise in Myanmar after military vehicle sightings
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Myanmar protests enter 2nd week, with neither side backing down
Protesters marched Saturday despite an order banning gatherings of five or more people.
Biden announces sanctions on Myanmar coup leaders
Demonstrations against the military takeover were held again Wednesday in Myanmar, defying a ban on protests.
Myanmar protests persist despite a ban and a crackdown by police
Facing tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon, tens of thousands take to the streets to demand the military hand power back to civilian leaders.
Myanmar hits anti-coup protesters with tear gas and rubber bullets
4th straight day of protests against military commanders who've seized control of the country draws an increasingly aggressive police response.
Myanmar coup leaders threaten "action" to quell mounting protests
Martial law declared in parts of 2nd largest city as state TV warns "action must be taken," signaling a possible crackdown on huge demonstrations.
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