One killed as Myanmar police open fire on protesters: witnesses
Protesters react to tear gas as they clash with police during a demonstration against the military coup in the northwestern town of Kale, Myanmar, yesterday. Security forces fired live rounds and tear gas at protesters again yesterday, leaving at least three people critically injured a day after at least 18 people were killed. AFP file photo
Police opened fire today in the Myanmar city of Mandalay on protesting opponents of a Feb. 1 military coup, killing one person, witnesses and media said.
The young man was shot in the neck and died, media said.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Earlier in the day, a big crowd had marched peacefully through the city chanting: "The stone age is over, we're not scared because you threaten us."
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