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Two people were killed by Myanmar security forces on another day of clampdown on protests. In addition, another 30 people were injured by police and soldiers during a dockers’ protest in Mandalay, the country’s second largest city.

At least 500 security guards participated in the operation near Yadanabon, a state shipyard. Rubber bullets, live ammunition, tear gas and fire engines received the civil disobedience movement demanding the return of the government of President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. One of those murdered is a minor who was shot in the head, according to Hlaing Min Oo, head of a team of volunteer rescuers, quoted by AFP. “Half of the wounded were shot dead with live ammunition”added the lifeguard. The second victim was shot in the chest and died before arriving at the hospital. Witnesses said police also cracked down with metal projectiles made from screws and launched with slingshots. “It’s like a war zone”they said.

Three nights ago, security forces cracked down on railway workers in Mandalay for joining the resistance movement against the junta and the February 1 coup in Myanmar, ex-Burma. A new wave of repression came shortly after citizens took to the streets to pay homage to Mya Thwet Thwet Khine. The 20-year-old died yesterday after remaining in critical condition after being shot on February 9, days before her last birthday.

Mya Thwet Thwet Khine’s family announced her death, the first confirmed since the coup that brought General Min Aung Hlaing to power. In Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, some 1,000 people gathered to remember the first victim of military rule.

Meanwhile, the security forces continued to expand restrictive measures. Last night the country had a power failure againThe same has happened over the past six nights. Although the connection was restored the next morning, authorities blocked Wikipedia, the free and collaborative information platform. The government had previously restricted access to Facebook, from where citizens called for protests.

According to data from an NGO that assists political prisoners, around 550 people were arrested in less than three weeks. Among them, striking officials, monks, political leaders and activists. Only around 40 people have been released.

The US State Department condemned “violence against the Burmese people” after the death of Mya Thwet Thwet Khine. In addition, European Union (EU) foreign ministers will meet on Monday to discuss measures against the Burmese military. “I strongly condemn the violence against peaceful demonstrators by the army. I urgently call on the army and all security forces to immediately cease violence against civilians,” said Josep Borrel, head of European diplomacy.