In Pictures: At least 18 dead as Myanmar police open fire on protesters

Over 30 injured amid crackdown on protesters across the country.

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Mar 01, 2021, 02:25 PM

A policeman points his weapon at people in Taunggyi, a city in Shan State, on Feb 28, 2021, as security forces continue to crackdown on demonstrations by protesters against the military coup. PHOTO: AFP

Police arrest a man in Taunggyi, a city in Shan State, on Feb 28, 2021, as security forces continue to crackdown on demonstrations by protesters against the military coup. PHOTO: AFP

Demonstrators clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb 28, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS

Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb 28, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS

A protester uses a fire extinguisher as security forces crack down on demonstrations against the military coup in Yangon on Feb 28, 2021. PHOTO: AFP

Protesters run as security forces crack down on demonstrations against the military coup in Yangon on Feb 28, 2021. PHOTO: AFP

Demonstrators set up makeshift barricades during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar, Feb 28, 2021. Security forces intensified their use of force to crack down on anti-coup demonstrations following weeks of unrest since the 01 February military coup. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Police use slingshots as security forces crack down on demonstrations by protesters against the military coup in Yangon on Feb 28, 2021. PHOTO: AFP

A protester, injured after being shot at with live rounds, makes the three-finger salute while receiving treatment at a makeshift medical centre in Mandalay on Feb 28, 2021, as security forces continue to crackdown on demonstrations against the military coup. PHOTO: AFP

People carry an injured man after police cracked down on demonstrators during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar, Feb 28, 2021. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Demonstrators grab a man who they allege is a policeman during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar, Feb 28, 2021. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

This screengrab from handout video provided to AFPTV from Dakkhina Insight taken on Feb 28, 2021 shows an injured man being treated by medical officials after a crackdown by security forces in Myanmar's southern city of Dawei.
PHOTO: HADNOUT VIA AFP

Police run after protesters as they crack down on demonstrations against the military coup in Yangon on Feb 27, 2021. PHOTO: AFP

Protesters make the three-finger salute from a police truck in Yangon on Feb 27, 2021, after a crackdown on demonstrations against the military coup. PHOTO: AFP

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