About half a dozen rebels have been killed after days of clashing in Myanmar. Six opposition rebels have been killed after days of clashes in Myanmar, an anti-junta difence force made up of civilians said on Sunday, as Britain and the United States condemned the military's violence against civilians. Violence 'cannot be justified'The US and UK embassies in Myanmar sounded the alarm Saturday on Mindat's unrest, calling for security forces to cease violence. Security forces saw multiple attacks which left one man dead, said the newspaper, and an ambush on Friday by "1 000 rioters" killed some soldiers - though it did not say how many. Across the country, anti-coup protesters continue to march for democracy - with demonstrators in northern Hpakant holding signs that said "Stay strong, Mindat".

Source: News 24 May 16, 2021 15:56 UTC