Myanmar protesters hold memorial march for girl, 19, shot by police

Published date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:52:13 +0700

Burmese protesters held a memorial service today for the young woman killed after being shot in the head by police during unrest in Myanmar.

Mya Thwe Thwe Khine, 19, was hit by live ammo fired at crowds gathering in the capital Naypyitaw on February 9 following the military coup. The woman died on Friday (Feb 19) and rights groups said her injury was consistent with a gunshot wound.