Tag: Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar: People worried as 2nd NLD member dies in military detention
10Mar By Grace TsoiNo Comments
Asia, World

Myanmar: People worried as 2nd NLD member dies in military detention

People in Myanmar are worried after another leader from Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) died in military detention after being allegedly tortured in custody, according to a watchdog group.The report by watchdog group Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) also mentioned the notorious night-time raids that have been picking up people without further notice.Since the military seized power in a coup on February 1, security forces quickly moved to stifle dissent and arrested government officials, protesters, journalists, civil servants and NGO workers and repressed independent media.Human Rights Watch said that people who are forcibly disappeared are more likely to be subjected to torture or ill-treatment than others arrested.Assis
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EU Council condemns military coup in Myanmar, ready to impose sanctions
22Feb By Grace TsoiNo Comments
Asia, World

EU Council condemns military coup in Myanmar, ready to impose sanctions

As incidents of brutal violence against peaceful protestors come forth in Myanmar, the European Union (EU) Council on Monday condemned the military coup and said that it is considering sanctions against the individuals responsible for ousting the country’s civilian government.“The European Union calls for de-escalation of the current crisis through an immediate end to the state of emergency, the restoration of the legitimate civilian government and the opening of the newly elected parliament,” the Council said in a statement.The council called for the results of the democratic elections held on November 9, last year to be respected and demanded that the military must renounce its action.The European Union is “deeply concerned about reports of intimidation”.The EU Council also added that it
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Ambassadors to Myanmar ask military to stop violence
16Feb By Grace TsoiNo Comments
World

Ambassadors to Myanmar ask military to stop violence

As protests against the Myanmar military coup continue to rage across the country, the Ambassadors to Myanmar on Sunday called on the military junta to refrain from violence against demonstrators and civilians.The envoys have issued a joint statement condemning the detention and the arrests of political leaders, civil society activists, and civil servants, as well as the harassment of journalists.The official statement has been signed by Ambassadors to Myanmar from Canada; the Delegation of the European Union and EU Member States with presence in Myanmar: Denmark, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden; Norway; Switzerland; the United Kingdom; and the United States."We call on security forces to refrain from violence against demonstrators and civili...
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Nepal calls for immediate release of Myanmar leaders detained after military coup
2Feb By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia

Nepal calls for immediate release of Myanmar leaders detained after military coup

Hours after Myanmar’s military seized power and imposed a one-year state emergency by detaining democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Nepal said that it is “concerned about the safety and well-being of the detained civilian leaders” and called for their release."We are equally concerned about the safety and well-being of the detained civilian leaders including President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and call for their immediate release," read an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The Ministry further stated that it is "closely following the developments in Myanmar"."Nepal has been closely following the recent developments in Myanmar. We believe that all parties involved will respect the will of the Myanmar people and hope that the
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