Entries by ND Burma
28 Feb 21 Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Updated 28 February 2021 The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) pays respect to the heroes who sacrificed their lives and liberty to fight for democracy and human rights. In today’s detainee list, we received and documented the names of (270) people. However, we understand approximately one thousand people were arrested across Burma today. We […]
World condemns Myanmar crackdown as 18 peaceful protesters killed
Security forces open fire, use tear gas and make mass arrests as they seek to disperse people demonstrating against the military’s power grab. Protesters make the three-finger salute as they stand behind makeshift barricades during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on February 28, 2021 [Ye Aung Thu/AFP] 28 Feb 2021 World leaders […]
At least 18 dead, says UN human rights office, as Myanmar police crack down on protests for the second day
28 Feb 2021 12:07PM(Updated: 01 Mar 2021 04:50AM) Myanmar police fired on protests around the country on Sunday (Feb 28) in the bloodiest day of weeks of demonstrations against a military coup and at least 18 people were killed, the UN human rights office said. Rescue workers told AFP that three men had been shot dead in […]
Comment by UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani on Myanmar
Geneva, 28 February 2021 “We strongly condemn the escalating violence against protests in Myanmar and call on the military to immediately halt the use of force against peaceful protestors. Throughout the day, in several locations throughout the country, police and military forces have confronted peaceful demonstrations, using lethal force and less-than-lethal force that – according […]
Myanmar coup latest: UK slaps new sanctions on Min Aung Hlaing
YANGON/BANGKOK — On Feb. 1, Myanmar’s military detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint in the country’s first coup since 1988, bringing an end to a decade of civilian rule. The Suu Kyi-led National League for Democracy had won a landslide in a general election last November. But the military has […]
Two More Anti-Myanmar Regime Protesters Die in Mandalay
By THE IRRAWADDY 25 February 2021 Yangon – Six anti-regime protesters have now died since the Feb. 1 coup after two activists in Mandalay died days after being injured. On Saturday, a raid on government personnel taking part in the civil disobedience movement (CDM) at a dock in Mandalay was carried out by police and […]
25 Feb 2021 Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Updated 25 February 2021 Prior to today, blockades had been set up at Sule Pagoda Road in Yangon to try and disrupt peaceful protests and demonstrations. However on February 25 these blockades had been removed for when pro-military supporters arrived. Over 100 pro-military supporters gathered at Yangon railway station. When they descended and began a […]
Myanmar Anti-Coup Protestors Get Creative with Thanakha in Fresh Protests
By THE IRRAWADDY 25 February 2021 Myanmar’s anti-coup protesters on Thursday are getting creative with thanakha — the country’s traditional facial cosmetic paste — to accelerate the civil disobedience movement (CDM), in which civil servants are encouraged to strike. The latest campaign, popularly known as “the battle of thanakha” kicked off the day before Myanmar’s designated Thanakha […]
JOINT CALL FOR A GLOBAL ARMS EMBARGO ON MYANMAR: AN OPEN LETTER TO THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL AND INDIVIDUAL UN MEMBER STATES
We, the undersigned organizations, call on the United Nations Security Council and UN member states to urgently institute a coordinated, global arms embargo on Myanmar in response to the February 1, 2021 military coup that has deprived the people of Myanmar of the right to democratically elect their government. Our concerns are heightened by ongoing […]