Myanmar: Death toll again in protests against military rule

Myanmar It marked one of the bloodiest days so far since the February military coup. At least 18 people were killed by the security forces in protests against the military rule. This came from eyewitnesses and media reports. Local aid organizations report that up to 38 people have been killed.

It was the economic city most affected YangonThe army declared martial law in at least one neighborhood and opened fire on the demonstrators. According to state television, two people were said to have died in other cities, and a police officer also died.

Previously, a group of elected representatives, who had lived in hiding since the army came to power and formed a kind of counter-government, called for new protests against the military council. Former Parliamentary President Mahan Win Khaieng Thani said in a video message that people should continue to take to the streets against the “illegal dictatorship”. The social networking site Facebook. A second said Myanmar is now going through its darkest season, but dawn is near. He urged the people to continue resisting the military government: “We will win this uprising.”

More than 80 people were killed and more than 2,100 arrested

Mahan Win Khaeng Than, like most high-ranking representatives of the ruling National League for Democracy party, is on the run. De facto ousted prime minister Aung San Suu Kyi However, he is in police custody. Since the army seized power and overthrew the civilian government in early February, there have been mass demonstrations practically every day. Aung San Suu Kyi’s release and reinstatement are required. According to the Association for the Assistance of Political Prisoners for Human Rights, more than 80 people have been killed and more than 2,100 arrested in the protests so far.

And the Chinese embassy in Myanmar has called for a speedy restoration of security. The situation on the site is very dangerous. “Some Chinese factories have been looted and destroyed, and many Chinese workers have been injured and imprisoned,” said a message from the embassy on Facebook. Therefore, a warning has been sent to Chinese citizens in Myanmar.