Around 38 people died in Myanmar’s capital Yangon and other cities in a shootout on protesters on Sunday. A police officer was also killed during the violence, while three others were injured. Three Chinese garment factories in Hellingthaya have been set on fire by protesters angry over China’s support for military dictatorship. The protesters have also threatened to blow up a pipeline of natural gas going to China. Slogans were raised against China in many places, which scared the Chinese living here.
Martial law has been implemented in Myanmar on behalf of the military dictatorship. Earlier on Saturday, 13 protesters were killed by security forces by firing bullets. More than 100 people have died in the demonstrations that have been taking place in the country since the last few weeks after the military took power, while more than 2100 people have been detained, according to the Political Prisoners Advocacy Group. On Monday, today, Myanmar’s most popular leader Suu Kyi will be presented in court again.
According to the information, the latest violence comes a day after Man Vin Khaing Tan, the leader of the parallel civilian government formed in the country, appealed to the protesters to protect themselves. Demonstrations are increasing more after his statement. Hundreds of people joined in by taking home-made shields and wearing helmets.
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