Myanmar police open fire on protesters in Mandalay leaving at least two dead, say reports

By Jonny Hallam, CNN
Updated 9:43 AM EST, Sun February 21, 2021
Police security stand guard behind a road barricade in Mandalay, Myanmar Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. A young woman who was shot in the head by police during a protest last week against the military's takeover of power in Myanmar died Friday morning, her brother said. (AP Photo)
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Police opened fire on protesters in the Myanmar city of Mandalay on Saturday, leaving at least two dead, according to volunteer emergency workers cited by Reuters and AFP news agencies who have reporters on the ground.

Stringers for CNN confirm that live rounds and tear gas were used to disperse people at an anti-coup protest in the city.

In video seen by CNN, a large crowd of people can be seen running away from police and taking cover.

In other footage, a person can be seen being stretchered away by medics. The condition of the patient was not immediately clear.

Two different volunteer emergency workers confirmed the latest deaths to agencies.

Protesters make the three-finger salute of resistance during an anti-coup demonstration in Yangon, Myanmar, on Tuesday, April 27.
Protesters make the three-finger salute of resistance during an anti-coup demonstration in Yangon, Myanmar, on Tuesday, April 27.
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Police officers clear a road after demonstrators spread placards in Yangon on Saturday, April 24.
Police officers clear a road after demonstrators spread placards in Yangon on Saturday, April 24.
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Protesters run from security forces during an anti-coup demonstration in Yangon on April 12.
Protesters run from security forces during an anti-coup demonstration in Yangon on April 12.
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Buses from the Yangon Bus Service are seen burnt on April 12.
Buses from the Yangon Bus Service are seen burnt on April 12.
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Police talk as they arrive at the site of a demonstration in Yangon on April 12.
Police talk as they arrive at the site of a demonstration in Yangon on April 12.
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Anti-coup protesters walk through Yangon's Hlaing township on April 9.
Anti-coup protesters walk through Yangon's Hlaing township on April 9.
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An anti-coup protester raises a decorated Easter egg along with the three-fingered salute of resistance during a demonstration in Yangon on April 4.
An anti-coup protester raises a decorated Easter egg along with the three-fingered salute of resistance during a demonstration in Yangon on April 4.
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Protesters hold homemade pipe air guns during a demonstration in Yangon on April 3.
Protesters hold homemade pipe air guns during a demonstration in Yangon on April 3.
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Protesters hold improvised weapons in Yangon on April 3.
Protesters hold improvised weapons in Yangon on April 3.
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Residents of the Tamwe area of Yangon participate in a candlelight vigil on April 3.
Residents of the Tamwe area of Yangon participate in a candlelight vigil on April 3.
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People take part in a "flower strike" in Yangon on April 2.
People take part in a "flower strike" in Yangon on April 2.
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Protesters wearing face paint stand near a burning barricade during an anti-coup demonstration in Yangon on March 30.
Protesters wearing face paint stand near a burning barricade during an anti-coup demonstration in Yangon on March 30.
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Soldiers walk toward anti-coup protesters during a demonstration in Yangon on March 30.
Soldiers walk toward anti-coup protesters during a demonstration in Yangon on March 30.
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Protesters run to avoid the military in Yangon on March 30.
Protesters run to avoid the military in Yangon on March 30.
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A man rides his bike as smoke billows from burning barricades in Yangon on March 30.
A man rides his bike as smoke billows from burning barricades in Yangon on March 30.
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Protesters throw stones and use slingshots as security forces approached in Yangon on March 28.
Protesters throw stones and use slingshots as security forces approached in Yangon on March 28.
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Smoke rises after anti-coup protesters burned tires in Yangon on March 27.
Smoke rises after anti-coup protesters burned tires in Yangon on March 27.
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Protesters make incendiary devices during an anti-coup rally in Yangon.
Protesters make incendiary devices during an anti-coup rally in Yangon.
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Smoke rises over Yangon's Thaketa Township on March 27.
Smoke rises over Yangon's Thaketa Township on March 27.
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Mourners attend the funeral of Tin Hla, a 43-year-old who was reportedly shot dead by security forces during a protest.
Mourners attend the funeral of Tin Hla, a 43-year-old who was reportedly shot dead by security forces during a protest.
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People cry in Yangon after a relative was shot during a crackdown on anti-coup protesters.
People cry in Yangon after a relative was shot during a crackdown on anti-coup protesters.
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Protesters occupy a street during a rally in Yangon on March 27.
Protesters occupy a street during a rally in Yangon on March 27.
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Protesters gesture during a march in Yangon on March 26.
Protesters gesture during a march in Yangon on March 26.
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Thein Zaw, a journalist with the Associated Press, waves after being <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/24/media/ap-journalist-myanmar/index.html" target="_blank">released from a prison</a> in Yangon on March 24. He had been detained while covering an anti-coup protest in February.
Thein Zaw, a journalist with the Associated Press, waves after being released from a prison in Yangon on March 24. He had been detained while covering an anti-coup protest in February.
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Men pray during the funeral of Khin Myo Chit, a 7-year-old girl <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/24/asia/myanmar-protests-7-year-old-killed-intl-hnk/index.html" target="_blank">who was shot in her home</a> by Myanmar's security forces on March 23. The girl was killed during a military raid, according to the Reuters news agency and the advocacy group Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.
Men pray during the funeral of Khin Myo Chit, a 7-year-old girl who was shot in her home by Myanmar's security forces on March 23. The girl was killed during a military raid, according to the Reuters news agency and the advocacy group Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.
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A Buddhist monk uses binoculars as he squats behind a road barricade with others in Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 22.
A Buddhist monk uses binoculars as he squats behind a road barricade with others in Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 22.
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The mother of Aung Kaung Htet wails during the teenage boy's funeral on March 21. Aung, 15, was killed when military junta forces opened fire on anti-coup protesters in Yangon.
The mother of Aung Kaung Htet wails during the teenage boy's funeral on March 21. Aung, 15, was killed when military junta forces opened fire on anti-coup protesters in Yangon.
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Unidentified people cross the Tiau River at the India-Myanmar border on March 20. Some people from Myanmar <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/11/asia/myanmar-india-mizoram-intl-hnk/index.html" target="_blank">have sought refuge in India</a> since the protests began.
Unidentified people cross the Tiau River at the India-Myanmar border on March 20. Some people from Myanmar have sought refuge in India since the protests began.
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An anti-coup protester jumps over a makeshift barricade in Yangon on March 19.
An anti-coup protester jumps over a makeshift barricade in Yangon on March 19.
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Protesters take positions on Yangon's Bayint Naung Bridge on March 17. The bridge was blocked with an improvised barricade to prevent security forces from crossing.
Protesters take positions on Yangon's Bayint Naung Bridge on March 17. The bridge was blocked with an improvised barricade to prevent security forces from crossing.
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Medical students hold up the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2014/11/20/world/asia/thailand-hunger-games-salute/index.html" target="_blank">three-finger salute</a> at the Yangon funeral of Khant Nyar Hein on March 16. The first-year medical student was fatally shot during the crackdown.
Medical students hold up the three-finger salute at the Yangon funeral of Khant Nyar Hein on March 16. The first-year medical student was fatally shot during the crackdown.
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Protesters test Molotov cocktails in Yangon on March 16.
Protesters test Molotov cocktails in Yangon on March 16.
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Protesters stand near burning tires in Yangon on March 16.
Protesters stand near burning tires in Yangon on March 16.
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Anti-coup protesters pray in Yangon on March 14.
Anti-coup protesters pray in Yangon on March 14.
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Emergency workers transport the body of Shel Ye Win, who was shot by security forces in Mandalay.
Emergency workers transport the body of Shel Ye Win, who was shot by security forces in Mandalay.
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Smoke billows from the industrial zone of the Hlaing Tharyar township in Yangon on March 14. The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar said several <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/15/asia/myanmar-deaths-chinese-factories-intl-hnk/index.html" target="_blank">Chinese-funded factories were set ablaze</a> during protests. Demonstrators have accused Beijing of supporting the coup and junta.
Smoke billows from the industrial zone of the Hlaing Tharyar township in Yangon on March 14. The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar said several Chinese-funded factories were set ablaze during protests. Demonstrators have accused Beijing of supporting the coup and junta.
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A member of Myanmar's police is seen firing a weapon toward protesters in Yangon on March 13.
A member of Myanmar's police is seen firing a weapon toward protesters in Yangon on March 13.
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People lay flowers and light candles beside bloodied pavement where protester Chit Min Thu was killed in Yangon.
People lay flowers and light candles beside bloodied pavement where protester Chit Min Thu was killed in Yangon.
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Military trucks are seen near a burning barricade in Yangon that was erected by protesters and then set on fire by soldiers on March 10.
Military trucks are seen near a burning barricade in Yangon that was erected by protesters and then set on fire by soldiers on March 10.
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A protester holds a homemade shield during an anti-coup demonstration in Yangon on March 9.
A protester holds a homemade shield during an anti-coup demonstration in Yangon on March 9.
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A protester discharges a fire extinguisher to counter the impact of tear gas that was fired by police in Yangon on March 8.
A protester discharges a fire extinguisher to counter the impact of tear gas that was fired by police in Yangon on March 8.
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Protesters string up longyi, traditional clothing worn in Myanmar, during a demonstration in Yangon on March 7.
Protesters string up longyi, traditional clothing worn in Myanmar, during a demonstration in Yangon on March 7.
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The wife of Phoe Chit, a protester who died during a demonstration, cries over her husband's coffin during his funeral in Yangon on March 5.
The wife of Phoe Chit, a protester who died during a demonstration, cries over her husband's coffin during his funeral in Yangon on March 5.
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Protesters step on portraits of Myanmar's armed forces chief, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, during a demonstration in Yangon on March 5.
Protesters step on portraits of Myanmar's armed forces chief, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, during a demonstration in Yangon on March 5.
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People cry in Yangon on March 4, near a spot where a family member was killed while protesting.
People cry in Yangon on March 4, near a spot where a family member was killed while protesting.
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Protesters lie on the ground after police opened fire to disperse an anti-coup demonstration in Mandalay on March 3.
Protesters lie on the ground after police opened fire to disperse an anti-coup demonstration in Mandalay on March 3.
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Schoolteachers wear traditional hats while participating in an anti-coup demonstration in Mandalay on March 3.
Schoolteachers wear traditional hats while participating in an anti-coup demonstration in Mandalay on March 3.
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A soldier stands next to a detained man during a demonstration in Mandalay on March 3.
A soldier stands next to a detained man during a demonstration in Mandalay on March 3.
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Anti-coup protesters run in Yangon on March 3. One of them discharged a fire extinguisher to counter the impact of tear gas fired by police.
Anti-coup protesters run in Yangon on March 3. One of them discharged a fire extinguisher to counter the impact of tear gas fired by police.
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An anti-coup protester writes vital emergency information of another protester on his arm in Yangon.
An anti-coup protester writes vital emergency information of another protester on his arm in Yangon.
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Police run toward protesters to disperse a demonstration in Yangon on March 3.
Police run toward protesters to disperse a demonstration in Yangon on March 3.
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