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Security forces prepare to attack pro-democracy protesters on Sunday in Hlaing Tharyar, Yangon. (Supplied) 
Nearly 60 dead in one day in junta’s brutal assault on Yangon
Doctors and rescue workers fear that the death toll will continue to rise as further information becomes available.
Published on Mar 15, 2021
Loved ones mourn Ye Swe Oo, killed by security forces after being shot in the chest in Mandalay on March 13. 
Five confirmed deaths in Saturday crackdown in Mandalay 
Security forces were seen taking more bodies into their custody, and dozens of protesters were remanded to state custody through ‘lawless arbitrary arrest’
Published on Mar 14, 2021
People carry a protester to treatment after he is injured in a crackdown by security forces in Mandalay on March 13. (Myanmar Now)
Eight more civilians shot dead as regime continues to terrorise protesters
Security forces kill at least eight people in Mandalay, Pyay and Yangon in a 24-hour period.
Published on Mar 13, 2021
Residents of Nant Hai taking shelter in a church (Supplied)
KIA attacks Tatmadaw base in Kachin’s Mogaung township
Four children were reportedly injured during the counterattack by the Myanmar military, local residents said
Published on Mar 13, 2021
Aung Paing Oo died on March 13 after being shot in the head by the junta’s armed forces on March 12 (Supplied)
Junta soldiers kill protester, raid NLD officials’ homes in Hlaing Township 
During the violent nighttime crackdown, eyewitnesses saw protesters shot and buildings raided by hundreds of armed troops
Published on Mar 13, 2021
Lin Htet told his father he was only picking up trash at the protest on Thursday so his parents wouldn’t worry
‘Son, don’t go’ - father’s last words to 19-year-old protester killed by junta  
The family has been unable to bury Lin Htet because the military has refused to return his body
Published on Mar 13, 2021
The coup regime’s forces arrived in Twante and began shooting people in the streets (Supplied) 
Two killed, nine injured as coup regime’s forces attack protesters in Twante
One man was shot into the head and another in the chest, while five injured people have been taken by soldiers
Published on Mar 13, 2021
A man from Paung Te reveals injuries he suffered after being beaten by security forces during an interrogation on March 12
Security forces beat, arrest people for holding vigil in Bago Region
Seven people were abused by armed personnel following the candlelit ceremony.
Published on Mar 13, 2021
Win Aung Nyein, the principal of the high school in Htangaing village, was taken into custody by security forces on Thursday.
Security forces inspect civilians’ phones, make arrests in Magwe Region
A high school principal and two labourers are arrested at the entrance to Minhla town for alleged involvement in the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Published on Mar 12, 2021
A relative of Kyaw Zin Latt shows where he was shot in the chest and killed by soldiers early Friday morning.
Volunteer night guard shot dead by military
At least five other people were injured when soldiers opened fire in a residential area in Yangon at around 1am on Friday
Published on Mar 12, 2021
Leaders of NCA-signatory ethnic armed organizations hold a virtual meeting on March 11.
NCA-signatory EAOs discuss how to prevent further bloodshed by regime
The ethnic armed organizations are ‘trying to find ways to immediately stop the [junta’s] shootings, beatings and killings’ of protesters.
Published on Mar 12, 2021
Soldiers from the 33rd LID are seen arresting protesters during the crackdown in Mandalay in February. (Myanmar Now)
At least 12 killed as junta continues bid to terrorize Myanmar’s population into submission
The highest death toll was in Myaing in Magway region, where until Thursday police had refrained from shooting protesters
Published on Mar 12, 2021

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