Seven killed as Burma police open fire to disperse protesters

Police in Burma opened fire at hundreds of protesters angry about a ban on a local festival, killing seven people, officials have said.

Seven killed as Burma police open fire to disperse protesters

Police in Burma opened fire at hundreds of protesters angry about a ban on a local festival, killing seven people, officials have said.

The protesters in Rakhine state marched through the ancient city of Mrauk-U and ransacked a government building on Tuesday after authorities banned the anniversary celebration of the founding of the old kingdom, saying they were not informed about it beforehand.

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