Rangoon mob is super strong against the army – On February 17, AFP reported progress against the Burma Army that seized power. That the Burmese are again demonstrating in Yangon The number of protesters coming out is the highest since the Feb.1 coup, amid a number of demonstrations across the country. This contradicts the protests over the past two days, with fewer people coming out. After the Burmese authorities mobilized to protect several areas At least 450 people have been arrested, and online has been overwhelming calls to join forces against the military.
Thousands of protesters drive cars to block roads. In order to prevent officials from moving to deal with protesters at various points In Yangon as Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the League for Democracy. Or NLD The fate of the military detained and charged with many counts still remain unknown. Although Myanmar Army spokesman Saw Min Tun claimed Suu Kyi and former President Win Mint were not arrested. Only staying at home And confirmed that both of them were safe and healthy
The report states that The protest atmosphere of the Burmese has become increasingly angry. After the Burmese authorities began escalating threats and using force to suppress the arrests of protesters. With some protesters saying Need to fight until the end He called on Burmese to protest in the streets to show unity against the Burma Army. Not being able to carry out a successful coup anymore
Tom Andrews, the United Nations Special Rapporteur, cautioned that Mobilizing troops into Yangon could escalate the situation. He also expressed fears that the latest large-scale demonstrations of the Burmese may pose a risk of violence.