Tag: Coup

KUALA LUMPUR The death toll in Myanmar rose to 701 from protests against a military coup and the arrest of elected government officials. A daily report by the Charity for Political Prisoners said there were new casualties from areas where security forces intervened with civilians. The report updated the casualty figure and said 3,012 people were detained. It said 656 arrest warrants were issued for demonstrators who are against the coup. At least 82 people were killed in Bago Friday when the military intervened with protesters. Myanmar's military seized power on Feb. 1 after allegations...