Myanmar has been in turmoil since the generals ousted and detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, triggering mass protests demanding a return to democracy.
The junta on Saturday staged a major show of might for its annual Armed Forces Day as the death toll since the Feb. 1 coup climbed to at least 423, according to a local monitoring group.
The defense chiefs of 12 countries, including the United States, Britain, Japan, and Australia condemned the Myanmar military’s use of lethal force against civilians.
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