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After the Myanmar military staged a coup on 1 February there is no sign to an end of protests

Civilians continued to show their opposition to the coup across the country from Myitkyina, Kachin State to Dawei of Tanintharyi region on 23 March.

Protests also took place in central Myanmar regions and Shan State, calling for the release of elected government leaders and the return of power to the civilian government.

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) has recorded at least 261 people have been killed by security forces during the protests and after the arrests. A 15-year-old boy was also shot dead during the protests in Mandalay on 22 March.