more than 90 people including children
are reported to have been killed by
security forces in myanmar
on the deadliest day since last month's
military takeover
us uk and eu officials have condemned
the violence with the foreign secretary
dominic raab calling it a new low
laura bicker reports
defiant determined and undaunted
armed with slingshots and wooden sticks
they scream in protest as the bullets
continue to fly
street battles sprung up in over 40
towns and cities
some sheltered behind makeshift barriers
in their neighborhoods
but the gunfire at times appeared
relentless
attempts were made to save as many lives
as possible
the applause here offering hope to these
makeshift medics
but casualties including children were
reported across the country
making it the bloodiest day since the
army seized power on february the 1st
the military turned in its own people on
what was supposed to be a national
holiday to honor the armed forces
myanmar's british ambassador said the
security forces had disgraced themselves
as general min online inspected the
troops in a grand parade
he said he would protect the country
from danger
he blames protesters for the violence
and a tv message warned they would be
shot in the head
violent acts that affect stability and
security
in order to make demands are
inappropriate
[Applause]
but the people of myanmar appear ready
to continue their protest
and fight for democracy to be restored
whatever the cost laura bicker bbc news