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UN condemns use of force against Myanmar protesters

YANGON, Feb 9, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – The United Nations on Tuesday condemned
the use of force against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar, after police fired
rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse rallies.

“The use of disproportionate force against demonstrators is unacceptable,”
Ola Almgren, the UN resident coordinator and humanitarian coordinator in
Myanmar, said in a statement.

BSS/AFP/ARS/1921 hrs