At least 550 people killed by Myanmar's military since February coup, says advocacy group
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At least 550 people have been killed by Myanmar's military in the aftermath of a coup which overthrew the elected government on February 1, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), an advocacy group based in neighboring Thailand.
Security officials have responded to dissent with a brutal crackdown and detained thousands, including five people arrested in Myanmar's biggest city Yangon Friday, minutes after being interviewed by CNN journalists, according to eyewitnesses. The CNN team visited the "Ten Miles" bazaar in Yangon's Insein township, where they interviewed some local residents. Among the interviewees were two women who raised the three-finger protest salute.More Related News
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