Just to be clear: the Myanmar junta doesn't get to write the rules. International human rights law permits police use of lethal force only to meet an imminent lethal threat, NOT to suppress protests. The coup defenders are acting blatantly unlawfully. https://t.co/SlTWmVkPCw
Shin Moe Myint, a 23 year old freelance photojournalist, is severely beaten and arrested by 7 policemen while she is covering the protest in Myaynigone, Yangon on 28.2. 2021.
Photo: Shin Moe Myint covering the protest in Hledan, Yangon
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#Myanmar junta forces are using stun grenades, aka sonic or acoustic weapons. These can cause permanent hearing damage and the indiscriminate use of them against a crowd is unlawful. *The junta fears the power of the people.* #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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Global NGO statement joined by @hrw & many others, calling for the UN Security Council to act by imposing a global arms embargo on the #Tatmadaw & police. Time for real UN action against the #Myanmar military coup, to cut off #Burma from all weapons trade! https://t.co/W7xShCtWCp
Today 🇬🇧 has announced further sanctions on the Myanmar military, and a review of our trade and investment approach in Myanmar. We stand with the people of Myanmar in their struggle for democracy.
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Hundreds of pro-military supporters are holding a big rally in downtown Yangon. The police has removed barricades to allow for the rally. Some residents of the town responded to the rally by banging on pots & pans. One of the bystanders were beaten up by pro-military supporters.
Pro-military thugs are seen using slingshot & throwing stones to the residents in Central Railway station in Yangon. At least 2 or 3 were injured. Photos - BAP. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
I call on the Myanmar military to stop the repression immediately.
Release the prisoners. End the violence. Respect human rights, and the will of the people expressed in recent elections.
Coups have no place in our modern world.
I am horrified at more loss of life, including a teenage boy in Mandalay, as the ruling junta escalates its brutality in Myanmar. From water cannons to rubber bullets to tear gas and now hardened troops firing point blank at peaceful protesters. This madness must end, now!
Young guys carrying injured people & rushing to get help because the Malitary shot peaceful protesters.
When the sniper aimed and shot his head. People pulled him onto the trolley hoping he could survive...but...
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