Woman shot during Myanmar protest dies

Woman shot during Myanmar protest dies
The woman died in hospital (AP)

A young woman who was shot in the head by police last week during a protest against the military coup in Myanmar has died, her family said.

It was the first confirmed death among thousands of protesters who have faced off against security forces since the junta took power on February 1, detained the country’s elected leaders and prevented parliament from convening.

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