Myanmar Authorities Kill 18 in Protest Crackdown, U.N. Officials Say

The transcript discusses a violent weekend in Myanmar, marking the deadliest day of protests against the military coup. The UN reported that Myanmar's security forces killed 18 protesters. The military, which seized power on February 1st, used teargas and grenades against crowds in six cities. The UN condemned the violence and called for an immediate halt to the use of force. A diplomat criticized the military as an illegal regime, likening them to terrorists. Over 1000 people have been arrested, with eight killed before the recent protests.

What was the response of the UN human rights officials regarding the violence against protesters?

What does the independent political prisoner organization report about arrests?