Scores arrested as Myanmar police disperse rally

Police fired tear gas and water cannons and there were reports of gunfire Sunday in Myanmar's largest city where another anti-coup protest was underway with scores of students and other demonstrators hauled away in police trucks. The violence erupted early morning when medical students were marching in Yangon's streets near the Hledan Center intersection, which has become the gathering point for protesters who then fan out to other parts of the city.

Footage showed protesters running away from police as they charged at them, and residents setting up makeshift roadblocks to slow their advance. Nearby, residents were pleading with police to release those they picked up from the street and shoved into police trucks to be taken away. There was no immediate word on casualties.

Sounds of gunfire could be heard and what appeared to be smoke grenades thrown into the crowds. Security forces now appear to become more aggressive in using force and making arrests as the popular uprising against the February 1 military takeover gathers steam.

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