One killed as Myanmar police open fire on protesters

Protesters react after police fired tear gas during a demonstration against the military coup in Mandalay on March 3, 2021. (AFP)

• Earlier in the day, a big crowd had marched peacefully through the city

Police opened fire on Friday in the Myanmar city of Mandalay on protesting opponents of a Feb. 1 military coup, killing one person, witnesses and media said.
The young man was shot in the neck and died, media said.
Earlier in the day, a big crowd had marched peacefully through the city chanting: “The stone age is over, we’re not scared because you threaten us.”