Unrest In Myanmar -- News Updates March 5, 2021

 

Reuters: U.N. Security Council urged to act as Myanmar protesters are again met with gunfire 

(Reuters) - Police in Myanmar on Friday opened fire on protesters against last month’s military coup, killing one man, as international condemnation rained down on the junta and the U.N. special envoy on Myanmar urged the Security Council to act. 

Christine Burgener called on the council for “unified support, action”, asking “how much more can we allow the Myanmar military to get away with?”, following the deaths of dozens of civilian protesters this week. 

She said the situation in Myanmar was moving toward “an acute humanitarian crisis”. 

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 Unrest In Myanmar -- News Updates March 5, 2021 

Diplomatic revolt against Myanmar's junta deepens amid brutal crackdown -- France 24 

UN envoy calls for urgent action to reverse Myanmar coup -- AP 

Myanmar protesters persist following deadliest day -- DW 

Myanmar pro-democracy protesters back on streets after ‘bloodiest day’ since coup -- France 24 

Dozens of police flee Myanmar rather than take part in bloody crackdown on protesters - as terrifying video shows moment soldier randomly shoots at bystander -- Daily Mail 

YouTube removes Myanmar army channels; UN to meet on crisis -- AP 

Myanmar soldiers post TikTok videos warning 'I'll shoot whoever I see' as footage emerges of them gunning down pro-democracy protester and beating paramedic volunteers -- Daily Mail 

Myanmar coup: 'Everything will be OK' teenage protester mourned -- BBC 

Myanmar cracked down brutally on protests. It may get worse. -- AP