A policeman points his weapon at people in Taunggyi, a city in Shan State, Myanamar, on Feb. 28, 2021. Security forces continue to crack down on anti-coup demonstrations across the country. (Photo: AFP-Yonhap News)
The United Nations has condemned the use of lethal force against peaceful protesters in Myanmar after it said at least 18 people were killed on Sunday.
The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, called it abhorrent violence.
It was the bloodiest day since mass demonstrations began against the military that overthrew the elected government over a month ago.
U.N. Special Rapporteur on Myanmar Tom Andrews spoke to the BBC and said it was time the international community got tough on the military leaders.
[Clip: Andrews]
"I have heard and seen statements of condemnation and deep concern, and of course those statements are welcome. But we are at a point right now where this trend is clear. The regime is going to continue to ratchet up its violence, and unless action is taken to compliment those words, I think that, uh, more innocent people are going to die."
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