The death toll in protests in Myanmar rose to 217

In Myanmar, casualties proceed in protests towards the army coup and the detention of elected authorities members.

In accordance to the report printed by Myanmar Political Prisoners Assist Group (AAPP), 9 protesters misplaced their lives in the final 24 hours.

LOSS OF LIVES INCREASED

It was reported that the whole lack of life in the nation elevated to 217. The report famous that 1,872 folks have been nonetheless detained.

However, whereas anti-coup protests continued in many cities of the nation, folks in Yangon, Mandalay, Magway and Bago took to the streets to condemn the coup.

Whereas safety forces responded to the protests in Yangon with tear gasoline and rubber bullets, protesters responded by throwing stones on the safety forces.

Protesters in Yangon, who shared on social media, introduced that web connection was regularly minimize off in many districts.

MILITARY COUP IN MYANMAR

The Myanmar military seized energy on February 1, after allegations of fraud have been made in the November 8, 2020 elections and political tensions rose in the nation.

The military had detained many officers and ruling get together leaders, particularly the nation’s de facto chief and International Minister Aung San Suu Kyi, and declared a state of emergency for one yr.

Turkey condemned the coup, and varied reactions and criticisms got here from Western nations.

The Myanmarese had began demonstrations on 6 February demanding a return to democracy. Greater than 200 demonstrators misplaced their lives in the armed interventions of the safety forces, and greater than 1500 individuals are beneath arrest.

Whereas demonstrations with massive participation proceed in the nation, the trial of high-ranking authorities officers in custody continues in army courts.