Myanmar people come to protest against the coup. By protests in Mandalay last night. There was a confrontation between police and protesters blocking the railway line. Before the police fired at least 40 rubber bullets.
Today (February 18, 2021), the reporter reported Photos of the police and protesters’ confrontation were published. With at least 40 gunshots, at least one wounded was reported to have been shot by rubber bullets. The police tried to disperse protesters blocking the railway line. As part of the civil disobedience to oppose the coup
Meanwhile, the Myanmar people continued to show their resistance to the military in different areas. By bringing cars to park across many major roads in Yangon In the campaign of a broken car campaign That are promoted through social media Inviting people Including taxi and bus drivers To join in blocking traffic to protect the army, order the movement of personnel and armored vehicles
While in Naypyidaw, a group of teachers, nurses, engineers, government officials Thousands of private bankers and citizens from various professions marched in support of the civil disobedience and calling for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release.
Tom Andrews, the United Nations Special Representative for Human Rights in Myanmar. He expressed his deep concern over the situation in Myanmar, which saw an increase in army forces entering large cities.
In addition, the special representative Yong noted the importance that the global community should be on the implementation of economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure on the Myanmar military.
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