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Myanmar Security Forces Reportedly Open Fire to Disperse Protesters in City of Mandalay

Protests have been ongoing in Myanmar since early February, with people demanding the military restore the civilian government, which was toppled during a coup.
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On Monday, security forces in Myanmar opened fire on protesters in the city of Mandalay, Frontier Myanmar reported.

So far, the number of casualties is not known. Frontier Myanmar quoted a student who said that several people had been wounded. 

A video showing police firing at protesters, many of whom can be seen ducking behind cars, was shared on Twitter. 

​A Channel News Asia reporter also shared some pictures from the scene.

This comes amid ongoing mass protests across Myanmar after the military toppled the government on 1 February – the army claims the results of the November elections were rigged and announced a year-long state of emergency, with power handed to Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Min Aung Hlaing.

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