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Yangon, Myanmar, Mar 6 (EFE), (Camera: Lynn Bo Bo), Anti-coup protesters returned to the streets in Myanmar on Saturday despite deadly repression by security forces, killing more than 50 people.In the country's capital, Naypyitaw, protesters held signs that read "we don't accept military coup" with an image of a broken gun.Some stomped on photos of the coup leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, thrown in the streets.Security forces used tear gas against protesters in Yangon, the former capital and most populated city.Marches were also held in Lashio in the northwestern state of Shan, local news agency Myanmar Now said.FOOTAGE OF THE PROTESTS IN YANGON

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