As demonstrations against Myanmar's military takeover enter into the second weekthe situation in the country is becoming more violent.
During demonstrations in the city of Mandalay on Monday, security forces opened fire on protesters, although whether the bullets used were rubber or live ammunition is still unclear.
The number of casualties is also not clear, but Reuters, quoting local media, reported that a number of people were wounded.
Beginning Sunday, armored vehicles were deployed to Yangon, Myitkyina and Sittwe the first large-scale use of such vehicles since the coup began.