YANGON, Myanmar — Security forces in central Myanmar opened fire on anti-coup protesters Saturday, killing at least two people according to local media. A human rights group said mounting violence since the Feb. 1 military takeover has killed at least 550 civilians.
Of those, 46 were children, according to Myanmar’s Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.
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