<p>United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday condemned the recent events in Myanmar that saw security forces opening fire at protesters and killing two people. The secretary-general said that that "use of lethal force" against peaceful demonstrators was "unacceptable". The shooting took place on Saturday in <strong>Mandalay</strong>, second largest city of Myanmar.</p>

<p>"I condemn the use of deadly violence in Myanmar. The use of lethal force, intimidation &amp; harassment against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable. Everyone has a right to peaceful assembly. I call on all parties to respect election results and return to civilian rule," Guterres tweeted.</p>

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Everyone has a right to peaceful assembly. I call on all parties to respect election results and return to civilian rule.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/two-people-killed-in-myanmar-anti-coup-protest-shooting-365074">Two people were shot and killed</a> and 20 were wounded, said Ko Aung, a leader of the Parahita Darhi volunteer emergency service.</p>

<p>The more than two weeks of protests had been largely peaceful, unlike previous episodes of opposition during nearly half a century of direct military rule, which ended in 2011.</p>

<p>A woman protester, Mya&nbsp;Thwate Thwate Khaing, succumbed to her injuries on Friday after being shot in head last week. The rounds were fired as police tried to disperse crowd in capital&nbsp;Naypyitaw. This was the first death among anti-coup demonstrators.</p>

<p>The army says one policeman has died of injuries sustained in a protest.</p>

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<p>US&nbsp;State Department spokesman Ned Price said the United States was "deeply concerned" by reports that security forces had fired on protesters and continued to detain and harass demonstrators and others.</p>

<p>"We stand with the people of Burma," Price wrote on Twitter. Myanmar is also known as Burma.</p>

<p>Britain has warned of further action against those who committed acts of violence against the protesters. French foreign ministry has called the violence "unacceptable"</p>

<p>"The shooting of peaceful protesters in Myanmar is beyond the pale," British foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Twitter. "We will consider further action, with our international partners, against those crushing democracy &amp; choking dissent."</p>

<p>The United States, Britain, Canada and New Zealand have announced limited sanctions since the coup, with a focus on military leaders.</p>

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday condemned the recent events in Myanmar that saw security forces opening fire at protesters and killing two people.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday condemned the recent events in Myanmar that saw security forces opening fire at protesters and killing two people. The secretary-general said that that "use of lethal force" against peaceful demonstrators was "unacceptable". The shooting took place on Saturday in Mandalay, second largest city of Myanmar. "I condemn the use of deadly violence in Myanmar. The use of lethal force, intimidation & harassment against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable. Everyone has a right to peaceful assembly. I call on all parties to respect election results and return to civilian rule," Guterres tweeted. I condemn the use of deadly violence in Myanmar. The use of lethal force, intimidation & harassment against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable. Everyone has a right to peaceful assembly. I call on all parties to respect election results and return to civilian rule. — António Guterres (@antonioguterres) February 21, 2021 × Two people were shot and killed and 20 were wounded, said Ko Aung, a leader of the Parahita Darhi volunteer emergency service. The more than two weeks of protests had been largely peaceful, unlike previous episodes of opposition during nearly half a century of direct military rule, which ended in 2011. A woman protester, Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, succumbed to her injuries on Friday after being shot in head last week. The rounds were fired as police tried to disperse crowd in capital Naypyitaw. This was the first death among anti-coup demonstrators. The army says one policeman has died of injuries sustained in a protest. × US State Department spokesman Ned Price said the United States was "deeply concerned" by reports that security forces had fired on protesters and continued to detain and harass demonstrators and others. "We stand with the people of Burma," Price wrote on Twitter. Myanmar is also known as Burma. Britain has warned of further action against those who committed acts of violence against the protesters. French foreign ministry has called the violence "unacceptable" "The shooting of peaceful protesters in Myanmar is beyond the pale," British foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Twitter. "We will consider further action, with our international partners, against those crushing democracy & choking dissent." The United States, Britain, Canada and New Zealand have announced limited sanctions since the coup, with a focus on military leaders. (With agency inputs)

UN condemns use of 'lethal force' in Myanmar

<p>At least two protesters were injured in a fresh shooting in Myanmar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shooting comes as thousands of demonstrators gathered on the streets of Yangon on Saturday to mourn the death of the protester who lost her life yesterday and continued their demand from the military to end the coup.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, a 20-year-old died on Friday as she succumbed to the gunshot on her head during a protest in Myanmar's capital last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmars-lgbtq-activists-join-protests-against-military-coup-364851">Myanmar's LGBTQ activists join protests against military coup</a></strong></p>

<p>Mya Thwate has become a symbol of resistance to the movement and people were seeing carrying her photographs and even waived a huge banner of artwork from a bridge to illustrate the moment she was attacked, news agency AFP reported.</p>

<p>"Please all join this protest movement to be more successful. That's all I want to say," her sister Poh Poh told reporters after she was declared dead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thousands of protesters assembled at the main junctions of Yangon, lit candles and laid roses by a banner with her picture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I feel that the bullet that hit Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing's head has also hit our heads," said Win Zaw, a protester.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Naypyitaw on Saturday, mourners observed a minute of silence in remembrance of the deceased protesters and were seen carrying her portrait.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>US calls for reversing action</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the United States has asked the Myanmar military to refrain from violence against "peaceful protesters," with the State Department asking the military regime to "reverse its actions". &nbsp;</p>

<p>"We reiterate our calls on the Burmese military to refrain from violence against peaceful protesters," spokesman Ned Price on Friday said.</p>

<p>"We will work with partners and allies to press the Burmese military to reverse its actions."</p>

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At least two protesters were injured in a fresh shooting in Myanmar. The shooting comes as thousands of demonstrators gathered on the streets of Yangon on Saturday to mourn the death of the protester who lost her life yesterday and continued their demand from the military to end the coup.

At least two protesters were injured in a fresh shooting in Myanmar. The shooting comes as thousands of demonstrators gathered on the streets of Yangon on Saturday to mourn the death of the protester who lost her life yesterday and continued their demand from the military to end the coup. Watch | Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, a 20-year-old died on Friday as she succumbed to the gunshot on her head during a protest in Myanmar's capital last week. Also read | Myanmar's LGBTQ activists join protests against military coup Mya Thwate has become a symbol of resistance to the movement and people were seeing carrying her photographs and even waived a huge banner of artwork from a bridge to illustrate the moment she was attacked, news agency AFP reported. "Please all join this protest movement to be more successful. That's all I want to say," her sister Poh Poh told reporters after she was declared dead. Thousands of protesters assembled at the main junctions of Yangon, lit candles and laid roses by a banner with her picture. "I feel that the bullet that hit Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing's head has also hit our heads," said Win Zaw, a protester. In Naypyitaw on Saturday, mourners observed a minute of silence in remembrance of the deceased protesters and were seen carrying her portrait. US calls for reversing action Meanwhile, the United States has asked the Myanmar military to refrain from violence against "peaceful protesters," with the State Department asking the military regime to "reverse its actions". "We reiterate our calls on the Burmese military to refrain from violence against peaceful protesters," spokesman Ned Price on Friday said. "We will work with partners and allies to press the Burmese military to reverse its actions."

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