Myanmar’s military on 1st February had confirmed it had taken control of the state following the capture of Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD). How did the event happen? The uprising came as a result of the post-election tensions between the civilian government and the military. Meanwhile, hours after the arrest of Miss. Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders, Myanmar’s military confirmed on television that it had been declaring a state of emergency for a year. In retaliation, Aung San Suu Kyi’s party simultaneously issued a statement maintained, “I urge the people not to accept forceful military rule, to respond and to protest against the military intervention.” With this statement, the public protests in Myanmar are intensifying, with the military trying to suppress them with greater force. According to the military, more than 164 people have been killed so far in anti-government protests. Amongst them, A seven-year-old girl has been shot dead in Myanmar. The girl is the youngest person to be killed in a public protest against a military coup in the country. However, in an interview with the Myanmar Muslim Channel, the girl’s father narratively said that his daughter’s last words were she could not bear it, “it hurts a lot.” The Military on Tuesday lamented the deaths, saying the elements were causing chaos, chaos and violence in the country. Current situation is as worst as the death toll from Myanmar’s violent military crackdown has risen up to more than 500, with the protesters staging a garbage strike and piles of rubbish piled up on major city streets. As India, she has issued a directive to the authorities in its border districts not to set up any camps or provide food for the refugees coming from Myanmar. Fortunately, the Manipur state authorities rejected the order, after which 1,000 Myanmar nationals entered Manipur, including police officers and their families. How can the international community play a role for Burma in this case against the tragic and brutal actions of the Army on Civilians? It must emphasize and demand the release of all government and civil society leaders so that the army would have to withdraw such cruel tactics immediately. The military should respect the rule of law, resolve disputes through legal means and release civilian leaders who have been illegally detained. All Muslim countries must condemn bloodshed strongly. The mass killings at any cost have to be ended and the military junta should withdraw from the power and should take steps to prevent access to weapons. If the western world also fails to take action, it must stop providing arms and including financial aid. The military’s crackdown on protesters is eating up hundred innocent lives in Myanmar.
