At least 30 people including famous Kachin local artists and KIA soldiers were killed last night in Hpakant Township by #Myanmar military airstrike. Those who have been killed were present at the rehearsal for the 62nd of Kachin Independence Organisation.
By traveling to Taiwan, we honor our commitment to democracy: reaffirming that the freedoms of Taiwan — and all democracies — must be respected.
Read my opinion piece in the @washingtonpost on why I’m leading a Congressional delegation to Taiwan.
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GRAPHIC: At least 11 civilians have been tied and burned today in Salingyi Township, Sagaing Region, Myanmar. Locals said that they heard the groaning and asking help from that place but couldn’t help. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
GRAPHIC WARNING: More finds of multiple bodies in #Myanmar#Kani town #Sagaing region. 12 bodies said to be found including that of reportedly a 14-year-old boy. This is at least the 3rd such discovery in less than a month in that region since Feb 1 #coup#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Seems #Myanmar#military has locked down North Okkalapa General Hospital in eastern #Yangon & not allowing people, including paramedics in. Unclear what reason is. Hospitals been overwhelmed & authorities recently also requested for medical volunteers #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Despite #Myanmar#military ordering to ban/restrict citizens from buying oxygen supplies, the desperation/urgent need continues to lead to long lines/large crowds in various parts of Myanmar waiting to buy oxygen for #Covid19 patients. Pics from #Mandalay#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Absolutely heart-breaking & poignant as note seen on social media believed to be written by a #Myanmar citizen comparing oxygen supply deficit leading to rising #covid19 deaths with death of American George Floyd who died as policeman knelt on his neck #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Millions of people in Myanmar are suffering shortage of oxygen tank cylinder regulators. Over 40 people were died of covid+natural diseases yesterday in Kalay, Sagaing. Covid+ patients are dying looking for oxygen in Yangon. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#MYANMAR the #GoPro footage of today flash mob anti-coup protest in downtown #Yangon — one got arrested, but the youth never stop in the battle against the dictatorship. An activist in the scene told us the city will never be silent and always active.
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