Myanmar’s ruling junta has declared martial law in parts of the country’s largest city as security forces killed more protesters in an increasingly lethal crackdown on resistance to last month’s military coup.
At least seven people have been killed in Myanmar after security forces opened fire on anti-coup protesters in two towns on Thursday.
Myanmar's military regime, which recently overthrew the democratically elected government in a coup, has intensified its crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in the country.
Myanmar's military on Monday staged a coup and detained top political figures, including de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced concern over the transfer of powers to the military, calling it a serious blow to democratic reforms in the country.
Myanmar military television said Monday that the military was taking control of the country for one year, while reports said many of the country’s senior politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi had been detained.
Following the sanctions imposed on them on Tuesday, Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Soe Win, Brigadier-General Than Oo and Brigadier General Aung Aung along with their immediate family members have been banned from entering the United States.
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