Update 2021-02-28 (2): According to further reports Sunday (28 February), at least 18 people were killed and 30 others injured in the nationwide protests after security forces fired live ammunition at demonstrators in the cities of Rangoon, Mandalay, Dawei, Bag, Myeik and Pokokkuo.
Update 2021-02-28 (1): On Sunday (28 February) there were renewed protests across the country. According to reports, several people were killed and several others injured after police opened fire on protesters. According to reports, police also used stun grenades and tear gas. More than 470 people were detained during the protests on Saturday (27 February).