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title: "Death toll in weeks of Myanmar protests passes 180 -activist group"
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# Death toll in weeks of Myanmar protests passes 180 -activist group

> March 15 (Reuters) - A total of 183 people have been killed by security forces in weeks of protests against the military coup in Myanmar, an activist group said on Monday.

By Reuters · Published 15 March 2021, 23:05 SAST

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At least 20 people were killed on Monday, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners said. On Sunday, 74 people died - the bloodiest single day so far.

Protests have been taking place daily since the military overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Feb. 1 and installed a ruling junta. (Reporting by Reuters staff, Editing by Angus MacSwan)