Myanmar’s army to hunt for mob leaders
International cooperation pressures Myanmar Army
On February 14, the Myanmar Army deployed its soldiers to a power plant in Kachin State. North of the country Which led to confrontation with the protesters Some protesters said They believe the army intends to cut electricity.
At Myitkyina There is still a live Facebook image of the army shooting down protesters outside a factory. It is unclear whether they use rubber bullets or real bullets. At least five journalists were detained during a live situation report.
In the same evening Armored vehicles of the Myanmar Army have taken control of the situation in many cities across the country. And during the night, Myanmar’s internet system was cut off.
Local media in Myanmar reported live online. It revealed the armored vehicle on the streets of Yangon, Myitkyina and Sittwe, saying it was the military’s heaviest use of military vehicles since the Feb. 1 coup. .
Later at about 01:30 (15 February) local time. Internet monitoring company Netblocks reported that internet connections across Myanmar had been partially cut off. Cannot access all 4 internet networks of the country This caused the internet usage rate in Myanmar to drop to just 14% from normal levels without being able to contact people in Myanmar via email or messaging applications.
There are also videos and photographs that are not verified as accurate, huh? Being posted on social media Revealed a truck carrying troops on the streets of Yangon
The embassies of various countries in Myanmar, such as the European Union, the United States, Britain and Canada, issued a statement on the same night. The body is in the same direction. Is to express concerns about taking power Disintegrate assembly And arrested activists, government officials and opposing political leaders over the past week.
“We urge the military to refrain from violence against protesters and civilians protesting the legal seizure of power … We support the people of Myanmar in their quest for democracy, freedom, peace and prosperity. The world is watching you guys. “
Before that, on February 13, the internet signal was blocked. As protesters, mostly young people, used the Internet to make appointments. And share photos of police shooting rubber bullets and real bullets at the crowd But returned to use as before 24 hours later
As of February 14, it is the ninth day that Myanmar citizens have protested on the streets.
In addition to Aung San Suu Kyi, the state advisor More than 384 her companions or close relatives have now been detained since the coup. The Association for the Aid of Political Prisoners said that Most of them were arrested at night.
Wai Hnin Pwint Thon, an activist from the Burma Campaign UK, Burma Campaign UK, said on Twitter: “While the international community condemns the takeover, Min Aung Hlaing continues to use every tool he has to create fear and instability.”
Several protesters in Yangon held banners calling on the military. “Stop kidnapping people at night”
Compiled from Reuters / The Guardian
Image from AFP
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