NAYPYIDAW, 5 May, 2021 (TON): Local monitoring rights group released the death toll as security forces waged an increasing deadly campaign against anti-coup protesters. 

Myanmar military forces have killed six more people, taking the death toll since protests began against the military coup on February 1st to 769, according to a local monitoring group. 

According to the latest report released late on Tuesday it said, the military detained 3,677 people, with 83 of them being convicted, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners. 

People in Mandalay, Yangon, and other cities continued to protest against the dictatorship, while students from various educational institutions launched a "do not go to school and drop out" campaign against the military rule,  

According to the statement, junta soldiers raided houses of protesting leaders in Aung Pan village of Yezakyo township, Magway region, took valuables, and threatened the entire village with similar action if they joined the protesters. 

“ASEAN, in particular, needs to exert stronger pressure on Burma, the international community needs to enforce powerful action,” the group said. “Delayed responses will result in even more casualties and suffering for civilians.” 

Myanmar has been gripped by mass protests and strikes after the military coup last month. Security forces have taken a hard line against the demonstrations.