At least 18 killed in Myanmar's bloodiest day of protests says UN Human Rights office

The UN rights office said it had credible information that at least 18 people had been killed in Sunday's crackdown on protesters in Myanmar as it strongly condemned the violence.

People carry an injured man after police cracked down on demonstrators during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar, 28 February 2021. Source: AAP

Key points

• Myanmar has suffered its bloodiest day of protests says UN Rights body
• It called on the military to immediately halt the use of force against peaceful protesters
• Australian government also condemned the escalating violence.

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