Civil Society Members Say India Should Ask Myanmar Military to Respect People s Will
A group of 30 scholars, writers, jurists and civil society members have asked external affairs minister S. Jaishankar to ensure that democracy is restored in the South Asian country.
Riot police officers fire teargas canisters during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021. Photo: Reuters/Stringer
New Delhi: Members of civil society in India have written to the Centre, asking it to urge the Myanmar military to respect the will of the people and release arrested leaders, politicians and protesters immediately.
In a letter written to external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, 30 Indian scholars, writers, jurists and civil society members said the Mynamar junta, after seizing power from the democratically elected government, has been using disproportionate force against peaceful protesters. It noted that over 50 protesters have been killed by the security forces, with