Sources say the military has been torturing villagers to investigate the deaths in Shan State.
At least three deaths reported Sunday as security forces begin to target charity organizations for aiding protesters; death toll reaches 241.
The security forces have targeted groups assisting wounded anti-regime protesters.
Seven killed late Friday and Saturday, including a 15-year-old and the mother of three children; toll now 238.
EDF has suspended the $1.5-billion-plus Shweli-3 project in Shan State in line with international rights norms amid the regime’s use of lethal force against protesters.
The Indonesian president’s call for a meeting between the bloc’s leaders to be held immediately was backed by Malaysian Prime Minister
Eleven killed amid Friday’s crackdowns in Yangon, Shan State and Mandalay, pushing national death toll to 231.
Two members of the police killed and police captain wounded in conflict with protesters in Sagaing Region, prompting retribution vow.
Police Captain Kyaw Naing Oo died during a crackdown on anti-regime protesters, leading the city’s free funeral organizations to refuse to help arrange his service.
The reporters for the BBC and Mizzima News were taken away by police in Naypyitaw, joining 18 more journalists being detained by the military regime.
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