The world’s attention must remain on Myanmar, where I’ve been appalled by heartbreaking violence against civilians and inspired by the nationwide movement that represents the voice of the people.
Myanmar's myriad ethnic groups, driven apart by a divide-and-conquer strategy (started by British), are joining to condemn the coup.
Arakan Army says “the oppressed ethnic people as a whole will continue to fight for their freedom from oppression”.
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Myanmar's economy on the precipice as arbitrary arrests & killings of civilians continue and an unprecedented general strike seeks to deny military authorities any consolidation of power and instead steer the country towards revolution
11th March. Anti-coup protest in Thanlyin. Thousands of civilians showing courage for democracy. We must win democracy. #SaveMyanmar#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar fb live - Myanmar Now
Companies controlled by Myanmar commander-in-chief’s kids sanctioned by the US today. They include an upscale gym and a movie/TV production house and listed alongside Islamic State-Mozambique. Quite the company to be in.
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While I strongly support #R2PforMyanmar ASAP, I believe there's much vital work that the #CivilDisobedienceMovement could be doing now that it isn't doing, namely, waging a fierce & effective propaganda campaign to accelerate defections from #MyanmarPolice & #Tatmadaw 1/n
If the generals really have hired this clueless idiot they have managed to find someone who will be incapable of influencing the West while at the same times upsetting allies like China. Quite a feat.
“If you see a star, remember, that’s me”. I have long said if Myanmar succeeds it will be because of its women. The Myanmar military represent brutality, corruption, failure and stupidity in every regard. Their time destroying the country must end https://t.co/emA254sQBD
An indifference to human life, an intrinsic part of decades of counter-insurgency operations, in remote towns and villages, brought today in full force and in full view of the world to the streets of Yangon.
The Burmese military’s crackdown against protesters is horrific. I continue to stand with those in Burma who are peacefully demanding the restoration of democracy. https://t.co/eOC2yp6wbq
I wish the @ASEAN members had gone further to address the crisis in Burma, but this is a start. We must all do our part to stand with those who are peacefully demanding the restoration of democracy. https://t.co/3vRFJfQHPQ
The United States commends the courageous and clear statement made by Permanent Representative U Kyaw Moe Tun, and by those in Burma who are making their voices heard. We must all heed their call to restore democracy in Burma.
What a picture from Yangon, #Myanmar, where several young lives were lost in recent anti-coup protests across the country. cred Mizzima.
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MAJOR: Millions of people join nationwide strike across #Myanmar today, demanding the end of the military regime. Coup-leader General Hlaing counted on fear to cow citizens. He miscalculated:
(photos via @IrrawaddyNews)
MAJOR: Millions of people join nationwide strike across #Myanmar today, demanding the end of the military regime. Coup-leader General Hlaing counted on fear to cow citizens. He miscalculated:
(photos via @IrrawaddyNews)