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Myanmar Riot Police Shot Live Bullets Again, Killing at Least 2 Civilians

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On Feb 20, 2021, the Mynamar police again shot live rounds at civilians who have been protesting against the coup d'etat initiated by the military junta on Feb 1.

According to local media DVB Burmese, the army started shooting at the crowd at 2pm in Mandalay and fired 300 to 400 live rounds. It was reported that at least 2 civilians were killed, among other injuries.

One confirmed victim is a 36-year-old carpenter. He was shot in the chest and died on the way to the hospital. Another victim was shot in the head and died on site. The local officials were, however, unable to confirm the exact number of casualty.

According to sources, the police also deployed water canon truck and tear gas grenades to disperse anti-coup civilians. Protesters were seen severely injured in the head after being hit by the police baton. At least one man was wounded in his eye. On the Internet, the photos of a bullet wounded boy were also circulated.

One week ago, Thwate Thwate Khaing, aged 20, was shot in the head by the riot police. She died in the hospital on Feb 19, 2021, being the first protest fatality in the Myanmar protest against the military coup since early February.

Burmese human rights organization, Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (#AAPP), between February 1 and 18, 2021, the authorities arrested at least 521, including civilians, activists, journalists, writers, monks, student leaders, as well as politicians and officials in the ousted National League for Democracy Party (NLD)-led government. Among them, 477 were still detained or charged.

Source: CNN; The Guardian; Stand News #Feb20
https://bit.ly/2NOa9CI

Photos: STR/AFP via Getty Images; Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images; Internet

#ShameOnYouChina: Burmese Population Condemn China for its Reported Assistance in Nationwide Internet Blockage and Support for Military Coup

On Feb 14, 2021, armoured vehicles were deployed by the Myanmar military in response to the escalation of the demonstrations in the country.

On the morning of Feb 15, the military shut down the country’s internet, which left the national connectivity to only 14% according to the internet observatory #NetBlocks. The internet was resumed at 9am.

Netizens suspected China's intervention by delivering hardwares that helped the internet shut down.

A screenshot showing 6 flights from Kunming to Yangong was posted on social media this morning, with hashtags #ShameOnYouChina and #ChinaHelpMilitaryCoupForOwnBenefit. Multiple universities in Myanmar also issued open letters to Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) leader #XiJiping demanding China to stop recognising the military dictatorship in Myanmar.

Previously, there have been photos circulating on the internet implying China assisted the Myanmar military by providing hardwares to shutdown the internet and build firewalls.

On Feb 10, 2021, the Chinese Enterprises Chamber in Myanmar claimed that the delivery only contained, but protestors were still skeptical. The nationwide internet shutdown on Feb 14 further escalated the protestors’ anti-China stance.

Netizens once again suspected China’s intervention based on the screenshot circulating on social media which showed the arrival of 6 flights from Kunming, China to Yangon. It was reported that the related posts were shared at least 3500 times, and the hashtag #ShameOnYouChina was used more than 1,500 times in just 6 hours after the internet was resumed.

Source: Stand News #Feb15

Read more about the #OpenLetter from university students in Myanmar:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55960284

http://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-student-union-leaders-appeal-china.html

#MyanmarProtest #InternetShutdown

#StandwithMyanmar #FightforFreedom
Burmese model and actor condemns military junta as "terrorist"

Burmese model and actor Paing Takhon condemns the military junta in Myanmar in social media. In support of the anti-coup protests, Takhon said the military police force has become "terrorists" for shooting peaceful protesters and voluntary first aiders on purpose.

He pointed out that the military force opened fire at ambulance and near residential area.

He calls on the international society can protect the people of Myanmar.

Source: Stand News #Feb21 https://bit.ly/3aBhyhx

#StateTerrorism #PoliceState #MyanmarProtest #PaingTakhon

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