Kyal Sin, known as Angel, was wearing a T-shirt with the phrase “Everything will be OK” when she died. Aware of the dangers of taking part in the protests, she had written her blood type details on Facebook and requested that her organs be donated in the event of her death.
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She was believed to have been shot in the head by the police during the protest.
Tributes have flooded in on social media, with many calling her a hero.
Since the 1 February coup, Myanmar has been gripped by mass protests demanding an end to military rule and the release of detained elected leaders.