Large-scale protests and demonstrations broke out in many places in Myanmar, and the military promised to hold new elections and transfer power
[Global Times reporter Li Bingxin Cong Chao] On the 16th local time, the Nay Pyi Taw Court in Myanmar interrogated Myanmar President Win Myint and State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi via video. Aung San Suu Kyi was added for violating the Myanmar Disaster Management Law. "Allegations.
On the 17th, large-scale protests occurred again in Yangon and other places, and the Myanmar military sent additional soldiers to respond to the riots.
Demonstrations and protests have erupted across Myanmar for several days. The protesters' demands include the release of officials such as Aung San Suu Kyi.
According to a report by the "Myanmar Frontline" news network on the 17th, tens of thousands of people took to the streets of cities such as Yangon and Mandalay that day to continue to protest the military's power.
According to Agence France-Presse, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar, Andrews, warned on the 16th that violence in Myanmar may escalate.
He said: "I am worried that a larger violent conflict may erupt in Myanmar on the 17th, which may be the most since the military took over power on February 1." Andrews said in a statement that he learned that the Myanmar military is sending more troops across the country. Soldiers, and dispatched troops from remote areas to Yangon, he worried that the local situation was gradually out of control.
A reporter from the Global Times noted that there were more protesters on the 17th than in the previous few days. The reason was that the time limit for detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior leaders of the Democratic League had expired and should be released if there is no specific judgment.
Early that morning, the protesters marched towards the city center (pictured). Some drivers blocked several main roads and bridges with private cars, and the city traffic was basically paralyzed.
In addition, at 1 am on the 17th, the Internet nationwide in Myanmar was cut off again and resumed at 9 am. This phenomenon has continued to occur after February 14. I wonder if it will become normal.
According to news from the Court of Zebu Dirui Township, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on the 16th, Myanmar President Win Myint was suspected of violating the Myanmar Disaster Management Law and Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi was suspected of violating the Myanmar Import and Export Law. The first hearing was completed in advance in the afternoon of the same day, and it was previously notified that the hearing time was February 17.
Due to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the trial was held in video mode. The defense lawyer Chin Manzo, appointed by the Central Executive Committee of the Myanmar Democratic League, was unable to participate in the video trial because he had not obtained the authorization letter.
The hearing was not disclosed to the media.
During the hearing, Aung San Suu Kyi was charged with violating the Myanmar Disaster Management Law.
However, no verdict was reached in this hearing, so the hearing will be held again on March 1.
It is understood that the reason for the prosecution of Win Myint was that he violated the anti-epidemic regulations and met with a large number of supporters during the pre-election period. Therefore, he was prosecuted under Article 25 of the Myanmar Disaster Management Law, which can be punished with a fixed-term imprisonment of not more than 3 years. A fine can also be imposed.
The reason for Aung San Suu Kyi’s prosecution was that an illegally imported walkie-talkie was found in his Nay Pyi Taw residence. Therefore, he was prosecuted according to Article 8 of the Myanmar Import and Export Law. Violation of this law should be punished by imprisonment not exceeding 3 years. Or fine, or imprisonment and fine.
According to a Reuters report on the 16th, the Burmese military denied that its dismissal of the elected government was a coup and promised to hold a new general election and transfer power.
The Myanmar military spokesman Jomin Tun said at a press conference: "Our goal is to hold elections and transfer power to the winning party. The military does not intend to hold power for a long time, and we promise that elections will be held." The report stated that the Myanmar military No new election date has been given, but the state of emergency has been set for one year.
Jo Min Tun also revealed that Wen Min and Aung San Suu Kyi were detained in a safe place. The two are in good health and will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The political changes in Myanmar have aroused global attention, and also gave birth to many false information and rumors.
According to the official website of the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar, Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai made it clear in a written interview with major local media on the situation in Myanmar on the 15th that China had no prior knowledge of the changes in the political situation in Myanmar.
Both the NLD and the military have friendly relations with China. The current situation is completely unwilling to see China.
China hopes that all parties in Myanmar will properly handle their differences under the constitution and legal framework to maintain political and social stability.
Chen Hai said that China is playing a constructive role in the situation in Myanmar, and the core is to persuade peace and promote talks.
Both the army and the political party are members of the Myanmar family, and they should all take up the historical responsibility of maintaining the stability and development of the country. Reconciliation and not confrontation, unity and division.
Ambassador Chen Hai refuted some rumors about China-Myanmar relations on the Internet, including the so-called Chinese aircraft transporting technicians to Myanmar, China helping Myanmar build a firewall, and Chinese soldiers appearing on the streets of Myanmar. These are completely nonsense and very ridiculous.