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28 Feb 21 Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup

March 1, 2021/in News

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

March 1, 2021/in News

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 […]

28 Feb 21 Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup

March 1, 2021/in News

World condemns Myanmar crackdown as 18 peaceful protesters killed

March 1, 2021/in News

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28 Feb 21 Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup

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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 will continue to investigate these and make appropriate announcements when.

As of February 28, a total of (1132) people have been arrested, charged or sentenced in relation to the military coup on February 1. Of them, (4) were convicted; (2) to two years imprisonment, (1) to three months and (1) to seven days. (61) have been charged with a warrant and are evading arrest, (299) were released. A total of (833) are still under detention or have outstanding charges/evading arrest, including the (4) sentenced. From February 1 to the 28, approximately (30) people have been killed due to the violent and arbitrary crackdowns.

Today, people across the country are protesting against this military dictatorship and so called-police, soldiers and thugs are using weapons, some used in conflict zones, against unarmed civilians. Live ammunition, tear-gas, flash bangs, batons, water cannons, even vehicles are being used to assault peaceful demonstrations.

Protestors but also unarmed non-protesting civilians across Burma’s towns and cities were attacked and around 20 from Rangoon, Mandalay, Dawei, Bago, Magwe, Pakokku and Kyaukse were today killed while protesting and approximately 200 were injured across Burma.

28 Feb 2021 BLOOD SUNDAY

Deaths and injuries will likely increase and people’s peace and security will continue to be deprived without intervention by the international community. Reports have also circulated that junta police are demanding money and other possessions from detainees to be released. This is criminal extortion. Corruption is incentivized by this coup regime, it is an incentive found throughout the military’s operations in conflict zones. If the military and police detain and kill they can take everything they find. Junta police steal food and water in the crackdowns, they are tired and starved by their military officers, it is intentionally done. So-called police, soldiers and thugs are made to be hungry, thirsty, and exhausted so they will be even more aggressive.

The tactics of peaceful protests have had to adapt to the ruthless pressure of a brutal regime. State terror is escalating to frighten demonstrations which are returning day-by-day. They are building barricades and obstacles to restrict the juna coups vehicles and offer makeshift protection.

AAPP will continue to keep you informed of verified daily arrests, charges and sentences in relation to coup, and update our lists to the details of these alleged offences. If you receive any information about detentions of, or charges against CSO leaders, activists, journalists, CDM workers and other civilians in relation to the military and police crackdown on dissent. Please submit to the following addresses:

Email : info@aappb.org

Facebook : https://web.facebook.com/burmapoliticalprisoners/

Twitter : https://twitter.com/aapp_burma

In Solidarity,

AAPP

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World condemns Myanmar crackdown as 18 peaceful protesters killed

March 1, 2021/in News

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 have strongly condemned the bloodiest crackdown yet by Myanmar’s security forces against peaceful anti-coup demonstrators, in which at least 18 people were killed and dozens wounded in several cities across Myanmar, according to the United Nations’ human rights office.

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Sunday led the chorus of international condemnation against the actions of the military, which grabbed power on February 1 and declared a year-long “emergency” after alleging electoral fraud in a November election that was won by civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s party in a landslide.

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About 1,000 protesters demanding Aung San Suu Kyi’s government be restored to power are believed to have been detained on Sunday.

“The use of lethal force against peaceful protesters and arbitrary arrests are unacceptable,” Stephane Dujarric, UN spokesman, said in a statement.

“The Secretary-General urges the international community to come together and send a clear signal to the military that it must respect the will of the people of Myanmar as expressed through the election and stop the repression.”

Meanwhile, European Union diplomatic chief Josep Borrell confirmed in a statement the bloc would “take measures in response to these developments shortly”.

“The military authorities must immediately stop the use of force against civilians and allow the population to express their right to freedom of expression and assembly,” Borrell said in a statement.

European ministers have already agreed on sanctions against Myanmar’s military over the coup and have decided to withhold some development aid. The sanctions are expected to be finalised in the coming days and will take effect once an official notice has been published by the EU.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned what he described as “the Burmese security forces’ abhorrent violence against the people of Burma”, using the country’s former name.

The United States announced new sanctions on Monday against two more generals involved in the February 1 military coup in Myanmar, after protesters were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations last weekend.

“We stand firmly with the courageous people of Burma & encourage all countries to speak with one voice in support of their will,” Blinken tweeted on Sunday afternoon.

A spokeswoman for the British Foreign Office said the “violence must stop and democracy must be restored”, while also noting the UK had already imposed sanction on the coup leaders.

“Working with the US and Canada, the UK has taken action by imposing human rights sanctions against nine Myanmar military officers, including the commander-in-chief, for their role in the coup,” the spokeswoman said.

Turkey also strongly condemned what it called disproportionate use of force by Myanmar’s army.

“We observe with deep concern that the stability in Myanmar is deteriorating after the coup,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. “We call for the necessary steps to be taken for the restoration of democracy without delay for the maintenance of peace and stability in the country and the immediate cessation of violence against the peaceful protesters,” it added.

‘We’re in this together’

Earlier on Sunday, the UN human rights office said in statement police and military forces had confronted peaceful demonstrations in several locations across Myanmar, using “lethal force and less-than-lethal force” that left at least 18 people dead and more than 30 wounded.

“Deaths reportedly occurred as a result of live ammunition fired into crowds in Yangon, Dawei, Mandalay, Myeik, Bago and Pokokku,” it said, referring to several cities, adding that the forces also used tear gas, flash-bang grenades and stun grenades.

The crackdown came after state television announced that Myanmar’s envoy to the UN had been fired after he urged the global body to use “any means necessary” to reverse the coup.

Meanwhile, activists in a number of Asian countries and elsewhere held rallies on Sunday to support the anti-coup protesters in Myanmar.Following a call for help from Myanmar pro-democracy campaigners, some 200 people in Taipei and dozens in Bangkok, Melbourne and Hong Kong took to the streets waving #MilkTeaAlliance signs and flags.

The hashtag, which originated as a protest against online attacks from nationalists in China, was used millions of times on Sunday. Its name originates from the shared passion for the milky drink in Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Activists in Indonesia and Malaysia and other countries in Southeast Asia expressed their solidarity by posting messages and artwork online as part of a social media campaign.

“Myanmar activists have been very active in engaging with Milk Tea Alliance since the coup,” said Thai activist Rathasat Plenwong, who went to show his support for the Myanmar protests in Bangkok.

“We feel like we’re in this together.”

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