YANGON – Security forces in Myanmar's largest city on Friday fired warning shots and beat truncheons against their shields while moving to disperse more than 1,000 anti-coup protesters.
The demonstrators had gathered in front of a popular shopping mall in Yangon, holding placards and chanting slogans denouncing the Feb.
1 coup even as the security presence increased and a water-cannon truck was brought to the area. When around 50 riot police moved against the protesters, warning shots could be heard, and at least one demonstrator was held by officers.
Security forces chased the protesters off the main road and continued to pursue them in the nearby lanes, as some ducked into houses to hide.