Myanmar Generals Under Renewed Pressure After G7 Condemnation, Sanctions
Myanmar’s military leaders accused military junta of responding to the “violent” anti-coup demonstrators accused of following severe sanctions from Washington and Brussels on Tuesday by the wealthiest countries in the world. , Exposed to new pressure.
Authorities are gradually stepping up the use of force against large-scale, mostly peaceful civil disobedience campaigns demanding the return of exiled leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Three anti-coup protesters have been killed in previous demonstrations, and a man patrol the neighborhood of Yangon for a night arrest was also shot dead over the weekend.
“The use of live ammunition against unarmed people is unacceptable,” he said in a statement. The Foreign Minister of the G7 Group’s rich democratic nation, consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States and the EU, said Tuesday.
“Anyone who responds to violent and peaceful protests must be held accountable,” they said, calling on Myanmar security forces to “exercise maximum restraint and respect human rights and international law.” It was.
Sharp accusations are an overnight blacklist of two other members of the U.S. administration (Air Force chief Maung Maung Kyaw and fellow military junta member Moe Myint Tun) after announcing targeted sanctions against other top generals earlier this month. Followed by.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, “We will take further action against violent people and do not hesitate to suppress their will.”
A few hours ago, the European Union also approved sanctions on Myanmar’s military and its economic interests, and EU foreign policy director Josep Borrell said financial support for government reform programs was “withheld.” Stated.
After seeing commercial hub Yangon gather at major junctions on Tuesday, protesters continued to rally throughout Myanmar.
In the northern city of Kachin, Myitkyina, where violence from authorities is exploding, protesters waving the Myanmar flag, flashing the three-finger salute, a symbol of resistance, riding a motorcycle across the town. It was.
Mandalay saw a more gloomy crowd at Tett Ninewin’s funeral, where a 37-year-old man shot dead on Saturday when security forces fired at a crowd of anti-coup protesters.
Widow Tider Funin said, “I’m asking everyone for help to make sure my husband’s case is dominated by justice,” hoping that “the dictator has been defeated.” He added that he was.
“This country is owned by the public,” she told AFP.
More than 680 people have been arrested since the coup on February 1, and almost all are still in custody, according to a surveillance group of the Political Criminal Assistance Association.
Internet shutdowns at night are also becoming more commonplace, raising the fear of arrests of anti-coup protesters during a power outage.
In recent weeks, Myanmar troops have deployed tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets to protesters, causing an isolated incident of using live rounds.
They also strengthened the presence of security forces in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city.
The crackdown failed to quell a week-long large-scale street demonstration involving a large number of impressive civil servants, bankers, and health care workers.
Tens of thousands gathered on Monday in the military fortress, Naypyidaw. More than 100 people were arrested as police chased protesters on the street.
Yangon demonstrators ignored security forces and barricades set up in the city to hold instant rallies for protesters killed in the mayhem.
“We can only pray for them,” said student Thura Myo. “Even when we are sad, our voice is heard by the international community.”
Boycotts of civil servants have choked many government activities, businesses and banks, and on weekends, military junta issued the most ominous warning of diminished patience.
Shu Qi has not been seen since being detained in the dawn raid, but has been charged twice by military junta for possessing an unregistered walkie-talkie.
Her hearing is scheduled for March 1st.
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