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Another 20 protesters were killed in Myanmar on Monday. Another 20 protesters were killed Monday by army-fired teargas, rubber bullets and bullets, according to Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP).
Myanmar's military has imposed martial law in several districts after 50 protesters were killed in Sunday's violence.
According to the international media, cases will be registered against the protesters in military courts where martial law is enforced.
Sunday marked as the deadliest day for protesters since military coup in February. Most of the deaths occurred in the city of Yangon.
At least 180 protesters have been killed in Myanmar so far. As of Monday, death toll in Myanmar had risen to 180, according to international media reports.
Martial law was imposed in Yangon and several other areas on Monday following attacks on various Chinese businesses. Protestors have accused China of supporting Myanmar's military.
The United Nations has called for an end to the use of martial law by military government against civilians.
