
Dozens of people have been killed by security forces in Myanmar, on what activists say is the deadliest day since last month's military takeover.
At least 89 deaths, including children, were recorded by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) as of early evening local time.
The lethal crackdown came as protesters defied warnings and took to the streets on the annual Armed Forces Day.
US, UK and EU officials condemned the violence.
"The security forces have disgraced themselves by shooting unarmed civilians," British Ambassador Dan Chugg said in a statement.
The latest deaths would take the number killed in the suppression of protests since the 1 February coup to beyond 400.
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