Myanmar security forces killed at least 50 protestors on Saturday, witnesses said, in a violent crackdown on demonstrations across the country as the military regime staged a major show of force for its annual Armed Forces parade. Violent morning crackdowns by security forces thwarted some plans for fresh protests that had been called in various cities to coincide with the parade in the capital Naypyidaw. But the junta has struggled to achieve international recognition since taking control of Myanmar and said eight international delegations attended Saturday’s event, including China and Russia. Death and mayhemBy noon, violence had erupted around the country as protesters attempted to return to the streets to call for democracy. Coming on top of a Covid pandemic that hit Myanmar hard, the events since the coup have also struck the economy.

Source: The Nation March 27, 2021 08:48 UTC