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Dozens of protesters are reported dead in Myanmar as junta leaders put on a show of strength for Armed Forces Day. Many of the victims were killed in the city of Mandalay. Earlier, a general warned anti-coup protesters they risked being shot in the head and back. Security forces have killed 300 people since pro-democracy rallies began in February.
Those who came out to protest, knew they were risking their lives. The army said as much before Saturday's protests against Myanmar's military coup. Across the nation, soldiers opened fire, killing dozens of protesters, many shot in the head.
Footage shows security forces beating an unarmed man unconscious. It's been one of the deadliest days since the army seized power in a coup. A show of force as the military holds a parade in the capital Naypyitaw. Thousands of soldiers flanked by rockets and tanks.
Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing condemned the protests as terrorism and again promised there would be democratic elections.
But no date has been set. Protests have not let up since the military coup at the beginning of February. Demonstrators are demanding the release of imprisoned civilian leader Aung Sung Suu Kyi. Hundreds are dead, thousands imprisoned. Neither side is backing down in this brutal power struggle.


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