Photos: More protesters killed in Myanmar as US, allies vow to restore democracy
According to witnesses and domestic media reports, six people were killed by security forces in Myanmar, during the anti-coup protests. Protests erupted across Myanmar on March 13 after posters surfaced on social media urging people to mark the death anniversary of Phone Maw, who was shot and killed by security forces in 1988 inside what was then known as the Rangoon Institute of Technology campus. According to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners advocacy group, more than 70 people have been killed in Myanmar in widespread protests against the February 1 military coup. Meanwhile, during the Quad summit on March 12, leaders of US, India, Japan and Australia pushed to restore democracy in Myanmar.
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The body of Sit Thu, 37, who was killed during a raid by security forces is seen at his home in Thaketa, Yangon, Myanmar, on March 13. At least six protesters were killed by security forces in Myanmar on March 13, Reuters reported citing witnesses and media reports.(REUTERS)
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Family members of Sit Thu mourn at their home in Thaketa, Yangon, on March 13.(REUTERS)
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Mourners make the three-finger salute during the funeral of Chit Min Thu, a protester who died during a demonstration against the military coup on March 11, in Yangon on March 13. Three people were killed and several injured on March 13 when police opened fire on a sit-in protest in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-biggest city, two witnesses told Reuters.(AFP)
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Family members break down near the body of Aung Than, 41, who was killed during a raid by security forces, at their home in Thaketa, Yangon, on March 13. One person was killed in the central town of Pyay and two died in police firing in Yangon overnight, Reuters reported citing domestic media reports.(REUTERS)
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