Can Southeast Asia Follow South Korea’s Democratization Model?
Democratic movements in Myanmar and Thailand may face more challenges than South Korea did in the late 20th century.
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March 05, 2021
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The Myanmar protest movement against the military coup that overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi’s democratic government has intensified since early February. The police force launched a crackdown against the protesters on February 28, resulting in at least 18 deaths. An even deadlier day followed on March 3, with at least 38 killed by security forces. Myanmar’s United Nations envoy Kyaw Moe Tun spoke on behalf of the civilians and urged the U.N. to “use any means necessary” against the military junta. The military fired the ambassador after the speech.