Article 5FB54 Myanmar military condemned for 'appalling' violence as Yangon martial law brought in

Myanmar military condemned for 'appalling' violence as Yangon martial law brought in

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UN figures and UK ambassador latest to criticise killing of protesters ahead of Aung San Suu Kyi court appearance

The killing of at least 39 people by Myanmar's security forces in one of the deadliest days since last month's coup has been condemned by the UK and the United Nations as appalling" and heartbreaking".

Sunday's violence brings the number of people killed in mass protests since the military seized power from civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to about 100, though activists and rights groups believe it could be higher.

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