The United States has threatened to impose sanctions on myanmar, following a Military Coup in the country. President biden has urged an International Response to the power grab, and called it a direct assault on democracy. Those detained include the head of the largest party, Aung San Suu Kyi, and other memebers of the civilain leadership. Troops are on the streets of the capital, naypyidaw, and the biggest city, yangon and a curfew has been put in place. Our special correspondent, fergal keane reports. An army reverting to autocratic type, swiftly and ruthlessly deposing a democratically elected leader. Somewhere behind the guns, Aung San Suu Kyi is once more a prisoner of the generals. And even if people never trusted the military, theyre still shocked at whats happened. Translation the army assaulted i people as it carried out a coup i on the civilian government elected by our people. Our country is just a Bird Learning to fly. Now the army has broken our wings. Translation | am | s
The worst in years. Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. Hello. The United States has threatened to impose sanctions on myanmar, following a Military Coup in the country. President biden has urged an International Response to the power grab, and called it a direct assault on democracy. Those detained include the head of the largest party, Aung San Suu Kyi, and other members of the civilian leadership. Troops are on the streets of the capital, naypyidaw, and the biggest city, yangon and a curfew has been put in place. Our special correspondent, fergal keane reports. An army reverting to autocratic type, swiftly and ruthlessly deposing a democratically elected leader. Somewhere behind the guns, Aung San Suu Kyi is once more a prisoner of the generals. And even if people never trusted the military, theyre still shocked at whats happened. Translation the army assaulted i people as it carried out a coup i on the civilian government elected by our people. Our countr
From public parks. Even Beauty Parlors were shut two weeks ago. This salon went underground. Schools operate in secret, too. Its risky, but these women are fighting for more than just beauty. Translation Beauty Salons were a safe place for women. I even had customers who were coming to the salon only to talk and spend some time, laugh and cry with other women. The only thing i can see from my heart is that the women of my country are deeply distressed. The un says this may be gender apartheid, but the taliban government spokesman told us the world shouldnt interfere. Translation this isjust an excuse to put pressure on afghanistan. We have made progress in other areas. There isjust one small issue remaining and we will sort this out, as well. Its just a matter of time . Because most people believe they seem to be there to stay. Translation women are working| in some places now and for the rest as well, as long as sharia allows it and there is a need. The same goes for girls education.
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