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| ▲ The people of Chungcheongnam-do and the citizens of Myanmar residing in Korea hold the spirits of Myanmar citizens who were sacrificed during the democratization protest. | |
| Ⓒ Lee Jae-hwan |
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Amid the growing sacrifice of the Myanmar citizens due to the Myanmar military coup, the Chungnam civil society organizations urged the Myanmar military to “stop the massacre and stop the coup.”
On the 1st of last month, Myanmar’s military declared a state of national emergency after detaining Aung San Suu Kyi’s state advisers and high-ranking government officials. Myanmar’s military has conducted a coup in dissatisfaction with the results of the general elections in November 2020, when the ruling National Democratic Federation (NLD) led by Aung San Suu Kyi won overwhelming victory.
“Don’t kill any more” Chungnam-do people with horns
Since a 19-year-old girl was murdered by the military in February, the victims of Myanmar citizens continue to increase. It is known that the number of confirmed victims alone exceeded 300 (as of the 27th). Some Myanmar citizens have been asking for help from the international community with pickets calling for UN intervention.
On the 27th, members of the Chungnam local civil society group gathered at Onyang Oncheon Station in Asan City (the civil society group below) poured out comments in support of the people of Myanmar in the protest for democracy through statements and free speech. On this day, citizens went to a rally with pictures of Myanmar citizens who were sacrificed in the process of the democratization protest.
Civil society organizations said in a statement, “Civil social groups in Chungcheongnam-do, wishing for the restoration of Myanmar’s democracy and human rights, cannot afford to condone the military coup that continues from February to the present.” Stop all acts of violence and slaughter and stop the coup immediately.”
He added, “We will actively work together to realize the values of Myanmar’s democracy and human rights with all the citizens of Myanmar who do not stop stepping toward a democratic society despite the brutal and oppressive suppression of the military.”
Civil society organizations said, “After the coup on February 1st, civil disobedience movements were triggered in 30 areas in Myanmar.” Became” he pointed out.
“The first firearms were fired on February 9th during the protests in each city, and more than 300 deaths have occurred so far due to the recent hard-line suppression using machine guns.” “If accurate information is known to the outside, the victims The number is expected to increase further,” he said.
“The Myanmar military should stop the coup immediately and immediately implement the regime to the civilian government,” he urged. “The military should stop the cruel slaughter of citizens and release the detainees immediately.”
“It is difficult to talk to my family in Myanmar”
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| ▲ A Myanmar citizen residing in Korea (right) is holding a sign that says “Citizens’ Unbelief Movement.” | |
| Ⓒ Lee Jae-hwan |
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Park Jin-yong, president of the Chungnam Citizens’ Association, said, “The current situation in Myanmar also follows the trajectory of our country’s history,” and “Myanmar citizens are struggling with the army’s guns in front of the guns and resist. The solidarity of citizens is desperate. Said.
Comments from Myanmar citizens residing in Korea also continued. Mr. Ninetun (pseudonym) said, “Myanmar is much more serious than the news now. The news says that 300 people have been killed,” he said. There is” he said.
He added, “It is also difficult to make a phone call with my family in Myanmar. I want to go to Myanmar and fight together,” he said. “I am grateful to the Korean people who gathered to support the people of Myanmar.”