At least 18 killed by security forces during Myanmar protests: UN

About 1,000 people are believed to have been detained during demonstrations on Sunday

Protesters in Mandalay (AP)

The UN said it has received “credible” reports that 18 people were killed and 30 others were injured after security forces in Myanmar opened fire as they sought to break up protests against the military’s seizure of power.

Protesters are demanding the return to power of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi after it was ousted in a coup on February 1.