US tightens stance against Myanmar as dozens killed in bloodiest day since military coup

Weekend airstrikes against Karen ethnic minority saw thousands flee across border to Thailand

Heavy toll: anti-coup protesters run to avoid military forces during a demonstration in Yangon, Myanmar on 31 March — Heavy toll: anti-coup protesters run to avoid military forces during a demonstration in Yangon, Myanmar on 31 MarchPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Amanda Battersby

Singapore

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Published 31 March 2021, 08:22Updated 31 March 2021, 13:33