Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021.- Reuters
YANGON (Reuters): Protesters in Myanmar prepared for more demonstrations against junta rule on Monday (March 1), defying a crackdown a day earlier that killed at least 18 people in the bloodiest violence since the military seized power one month ago.
Violence flared in various parts of the country on Sunday and police opened fire on crowds in several areas of the biggest city of Yangon, after tear gas and warning shots failed to clear protesters demanding the restoration of Aung San Suu Kyi's government.
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