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Myanmar military supporters attack anti-coup protesters in Yangon

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Myanmar military supporters attack anti-coup protesters in Yangon
Myanmar military supporters attack anti-coup protesters in Yangon
Myanmar military supporters attack anti-coup protesters in Yangon

Supporters of the military coup in attacked protesters in the streets of Yangon, Myanmar, on Thursday (February 25).

Crowds of army backers pounced on pro-democracy groups holding rallies in the former capital Yangon, which has been the focus of protests since the military seized power on February 1.

One man was reportedly stabbed and attacked.

Another group of military supporters attacked residents with slingshots, stones and clubs near Yangon Central Railway Station.

Angry crowds detained around 20 of the army supporters before police arrived and took them away.

Protests have erupted across Myanmar after the army detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi and seized power on February 1.

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