International pressure mounts on Myanmar junta as protests go on
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published : 23 Feb 2021 at 10:49
13 Protesters take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Mandalay on Monday. (AFP photo)
The European Union warned it is considering sanctions on Myanmar while Washington penalised two more generals for links to the military coup, as Western countries sought to pressure the junta to avoid a violent crackdown after weeks of protests.
Indonesia was rallying other Southeast Asian countries to mount a more moderate challenge to the Burmese generals.
A general strike shut businesses in Myanmar on Monday as huge crowds gathered peacefully despite a warning from authorities to stop attending the rallies.
A general strike shut businesses in the Southeast Asian country on Monday as huge crowds gathered peacefully despite a warning from authorities that confrontation could get people killed.
The European Union warned it is considering sanctions on Myanmar while the United States penalised two more generals for links to the military coup, as Western countries sought to press the junta to avoid a violent crackdown after weeks of protests.
A general strike shut businesses in the Southeast Asian country on Monday (22 February) as huge crowds gathered peacefully despite a warning from authorities that confrontation could get people killed.
UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews said millions had marched in a “breathtaking” turnout, despite the junta’s threat.
“The generals are losing their power to intimidate and with it, their power. It is past time for them to stand down, as the people of Myanmar stand up,” Andrews said on Twitter.
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Feb 23 (Reuters) - The European Union warned it is considering sanctions on Myanmar while the United States penalised two more generals for links to the military coup, as Western countries sought to press the junta to avoid a violent crackdown after weeks of protests.
A general strike shut businesses in the Southeast Asian country on Monday as huge crowds gathered peacefully despite a warning from authorities that confrontation could get people killed.
Tuesday, 23 Feb 2021 09:23 AM MYT
People step on placards showing the photo of an alleged Myanmar Army sniper during a protest against the military coup in Yangon February 22, 2021. ― Reuters pic
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BRUSSELS, Feb 23 ― The European Union warned it is considering sanctions on Myanmar while Washington penalised two more generals for links to the military coup, as Western countries sought to pressure the junta to avoid a violent crackdown after weeks of protests.
A general strike shut businesses in the Southeast Asian country yesterday as huge crowds gathered peacefully despite a warning from authorities to stop attending the rallies.