Myanmar coup: Police officers join protests against military

Three police officers broke ranks and joined demonstrators protesting the military coup in Myanmar, also known as Burma, during protests in an unknown location on Feb. 9. The officers were among police in Kayah State and other groups who joined the protests in recent days. Protesters have vowed to continue demonstrations against last week’s military coup even after a woman was shot and critically wounded during clashes on Tuesday. The United States and United Nations have condemned Tuesday’s use of force against protesters who are demanding a reversal of the Feb. 1 coup and the release of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and other leaders of the National League for Democracy.