Not far from the imposing, official embassy is a welcoming space in a rented house where Australian and Myanmar flags fly alongside symbols of the resistance
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A delegation from Australia s Burmese community is meeting with politicians in Canberra to raise alarm over escalating human rights concerns unfolding in Myanmar.
The military coup in Myanmar has seen 149 people killed in a crackdown by authorities against demonstrators since seizing power on 1 February, according to the United Nations.
Members of the Burmese community in Australia have been forced to watch on in despair at the intensifying heavy-handed response against the daily demonstrations.
April Htet Htet Khaing said witnessing the violent coup unfolding in her country has been heartbreaking .
A delegation representing their community intends to share their concerns with politicians and urge the Australian government to step up its response to the military coup.