Myanmar junta admits one dead in protest crackdown
YANGON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Myanmar's ruling generals admitted on Thursday one protester was killed and three were wounded in a harsh crackdown on anti-government protests in Yangon.
Protest leaders said at least five monks were killed.
State-owned media said two police officers were also wounded in Wednesday's crackdown on protesters who defied warning shots, tear gas and baton charges meant to quell the biggest anti-junta protests in 20 years.
Protest leaders speaking on the Myanmar-language services of foreign broadcasters said at least five monks were killed and they urged the monks to continue their marches.
Protest leaders said at least five monks were killed.
State-owned media said two police officers were also wounded in Wednesday's crackdown on protesters who defied warning shots, tear gas and baton charges meant to quell the biggest anti-junta protests in 20 years.
Protest leaders speaking on the Myanmar-language services of foreign broadcasters said at least five monks were killed and they urged the monks to continue their marches.
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