Two More Anti-Myanmar Regime Protesters Die in Mandalay
People carry an injured man during the crackdown against anti-coup protesters in Mandalay on Feb. 20. / The Irrawaddy
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By The Irrawaddy 25 February 2021
Yangon – Six anti-regime protesters have now died since the Feb. 1 coup after two activists in Mandalay died days after being injured.
On Saturday, a raid on government personnel taking part in the civil disobedience movement (CDM) at a dock in Mandalay was carried out by police and military personnel using live ammunition, rubber bullet, tear gas and slingshots.
Demonstrators had appeared in the street to protect government staff from being forced to return to work.
International pressure and protests at home will bring down the military regime before it repeats the crimes of previous dictators, says ex-political prisoner Bo Kyi.
Myanmar Protesters Call ASEAN Not to Endorse Military Regime
Myanmar Protesters Call ASEAN Not to Endorse Military Regime
Protesters at the Thai Embassy calling for discussions with the “Committee Representing the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw”. / The Irrawaddy
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By San Yamin Aung 24 February 2021
Myanmar’s anti-regime protesters gathered outside Asean member embassies, including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, on Wednesday, calling them to reject any cooperation with the “illegitimate” military government.
A larger crowd gathered at the Indonesian embassy in Yangon than on Tuesday, holding placards saying: “Dictator never keeps promise. Stop negotiating with them” and “Meet our elected government”.
Among the crowd were women’s rights defenders. They gave the embassy officials an open letter on behalf of Myanmar’s women asking Jakarta to refuse to recognize the junta as a legitimate government.
Myanmar’s Key Parties Reject Regime’s Election Body Invites to Meet
The military council meeting on Feb. 16 in Naypyitaw. / seniorgeneralminaunghlaing.com
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By The Irrawaddy 24 February 2021
Yangon The new Union Election Commission (UEC) formed by Myanmar’s military regime has invited political parties to a meeting on Friday.
The invitation letter did not give an agenda and only asked the parties to say if they will attend.
The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) told The Irrawaddy that the central executive committee decided not to attend the meeting.
The SNLD won 15 seats in the Union Parliament and 27 Shan State parliamentary seats in the November general election.