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In pictures: A bloody day in Myanmar's protests

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Protesters run after police fired tear gas to disperse them during a demonstration against the military coup in YangonImage source, AFP
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At least 18 people were killed on Sunday and 30 injured, the UN says

Myanmar security forces have intensified their crackdown on anti-coup protests in the country.

The UN human rights office said Sunday was the deadliest day of the rallies so far, with at least 18 people killed across the country.

Images from various cities show protesters running from police, who fired tear gas and live ammunition.

The military took power on 1 February, alleging electoral fraud and detaining elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Her party won last year's elections in a landslide. Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets since the coup calling for military rule to end.

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Crowds in the capital Naypyidaw demanded Aung San Suu Kyi's release

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In other cities, protesters clashed with riot police officers. This image was taken during a rally in Yangon where activists and medical workers say at least four people were killed

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Police in Yangon fired bullets, stun grenades and tear gas

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Soldiers there were called in as reinforcements

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Protesters created barricades to slow down security forces

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Similar methods were used by demonstrators in Mandalay. One person was killed in protests there, the 大象传媒 has been told

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Activists told the 大象传媒 that four people died in the city of Dawei on Sunday

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Tens of thousands of people take part in the largest protest in Myanmar in more than a decade

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