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Dozens of people have been reported killed by security forces in Myanmar, as activists say it is the deadliest day since last month’s military takeover.
No fewer than people have been reported dead, including children, by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) as of early evening local time.
The lethal crackdown came as protesters defied warnings and took to the streets on the annual Armed Forces Day.
US, UK and EU officials condemned the violence.
The latest deaths would take the number killed in the suppression of protests since the 1 February coup to beyond 400.
What is happening on the streets?
Protesters gathered on Saturday, despite the military’s threat to use deadly violence against them.
State TV had warned in a broadcast on Friday that protesters risked being shot “in the head and back”.
Security forces were out in strength trying to prevent rallies.
