Myanmar police open fire on protesters in Mandalay leaving at least two dead, say reports

A police truck uses a water cannon to disperse protesters in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Saturday, February 20. Security forces in Myanmar ratcheted up their pressure against anti-coup protesters Saturday, using water cannons, tear gas, slingshots and rubber bullets.

A man is carried after police dispersed protesters in Mandalay, Myanmar, on February 20.

A police officer aims a gun towards protesters during a demonstration against the military coup in Mandalay on February 20.

A protester holds a poster of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi as he sits in front of police in Yangon, Myanmar, on Friday, February 19.

Protesters block a major road during a demonstration in Yangon on Wednesday, February 17.

Demonstrators block a Yangon bridge with their cars on February 17.

Buddhist monks march during an anti-coup protest in Yangon on Tuesday, February 16.

A Suu Kyi banner is displayed during demonstrations in Yangon on Monday, February 15.

Soldiers carry barricades in Yangon on February 15.

Elected members of Parliament wave to protesters in Yangon as police surround the headquarters of Suu Kyi’s political party, the National League for Democracy, on February 15.

Medics clear the way as an injured protester is carried away for treatment in Mandalay, Myanmar, on February 15.

People gather around an armored vehicle in Yangon on Sunday, February 14.

Young people in Yangon take part in an anti-coup hip-hop performance on February 14.

Protesters demonstrate in Yangon on February 14.

A child runs alongside an armored vehicle in Yangon on February 14.

Protesters march through the city of Shwebo on Saturday, February 13.

Members of the Myanmar Photographers Association hold up their cameras as they call for Suu Kyi’s release on February 13.

Police detain a protester during a demonstration in Mawlamyine on February 12.

Farmers ride a tractor with a Suu Kyi poster during a demonstration in Thongwa on February 12.

A protester dressed as Lady Justice makes a three-finger salute as she takes part in a demonstration in Yangon on February 11.

Protesters demonstrate in Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on February 11.

Bodybuilders take part in a protest in Yangon on February 11.

People hold up letters that spell “get out dictators” during a demonstration at Inle Lake on February 11.

A protester carries a child during a march in Yangon on February 10.

Women in wedding gowns holds up anti-coup placards in Yangon on February 10.

A police officer aims a gun during clashes with protesters in the capital of Naypyidaw on February 9.

A protester pleads for police to refrain from using tear gas against demonstrators in Yangon on February 9.

Police fire water cannons at protesters in Naypyidaw on February 9.

Protesters gather in Yangon on February 8.

Protesters flash three-fingered salutes as they face rows of riot police in Naypyidaw on February 8.

Hospital workers show three-finger salutes during a demonstration in Yangon on February 7.

A rally takes place in Yangon on February 7.

Protesters shout slogans in Yangon on February 7.

Protesters give roses to riot police in Yangon on February 6.

Yangon residents bang objects to show support for Suu Kyi and her party on February 5.

Soldiers block a road near Myanmar’s Parliament on February 2, a day after the coup.