Myanmar protests: three wounded in firing as supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi clash with police
- Fresh demonstrations erupt across the country in defiance of the junta’s call to halt mass gatherings
- On Friday, the military released over 23,000 prisoners, in a move citizens fear is aimed at freeing up space for protesters
The United Nations human rights office said more than 350 people, including officials, activists and monks, have been arrested in Myanmar since the February 1 military coup, including some who face criminal charges on “dubious grounds”.
The UN rights investigator for Myanmar told a special session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva that there were “growing reports, photographic evidence” that security forces have used live ammunition against protesters, in violation of international law.
The council also voted for a resolution harshly criticising the coup, demanding the restoration of civilian rule and the immediate release of Suu Kyi.
Three people were wounded when police fired rubber bullets to break up a crowd of tens of thousands of protesters in the southeastern town of Mawlamyine, a Myanmar Red Cross official said.