Workers at North Okkalapa Hospital carry the body of a person killed by security forces during a protest today. (Frontier)

Security forces stage deadly crackdown, leaving at least 16 people dead

Six people were killed in Yangon’s North Okkalapa Township and at least 18 are in a critical condition after security forces opened fire with live rounds, while deaths were also reported in Mandalay, Monywa and Myingyan.

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