In Myanmar, which is a month after a military coup, security officials are tightening their restraints on civilian protests, and local media reported that more than 10 people died in one day on the 28th of last month due to shootings by security officials. However, it is said that it has become the largest number ever.
In response, Europe and the United States have strongly criticized it and have indicated that they will consider measures including new sanctions.
In Myanmar, the military carried out a coup d'etat on the 1st of last month, detaining State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint.
Citizens' protests have been going on for more than three weeks, while security officials are stepping up their restraints, including firing at demonstrators.
Local media reported on the 28th of last month that protests in the largest cities of Yangon and Dawei in the south killed more than 10 people in total, making it the most deadly day after the coup.
In addition, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a statement on the 28th of last month, stating that "there is reliable information that at least 18 people have died and more than 30 have been injured."
In response, criticisms from Europe and the United States continued, and White House Chief of Staff Sullivan, who is in charge of security issues at the White House in the United States, issued a statement saying that "the crackdown is escalating" and will soon be new. He clarified his intention to take countermeasures and strongly restrained the military side.
In addition, Senior Representative Borrell, who is in charge of foreign affairs in the EU = European Union, issued a statement, including economic sanctions that have been cautious so far, saying that "the EU will soon take measures in response to this situation." He showed his thoughts on how to deal with it.
US Secretary of State "Responsible for those involved"
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken posted on Twitter last month, "condemning the abominable violence of the security authorities against the people of Myanmar and continuing to hold those involved."
On top of that, he said, "We firmly support the brave people of Myanmar and encourage all nations to support their will." I emphasized.
White House Chief of Staff Sullivan, who is in charge of security issues, also issued a statement, expressing concern that "the crackdown on protesters has escalated."
After that, he said, "We are preparing additional actions to make the person in charge of this violence and coup pay more," and announced the idea of taking new countermeasures in the near future, and strongly restrained the military side.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato "Continued violence and strongly condemns"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference in the morning, "We are worried that many civilians have been killed and injured, and detainees have been generated. Despite repeated calls from the international community, violence against civilians has continued. I strongly condemn the fact that it is. I am urging the security authorities to stop violence against civilians immediately. I will keep an eye on the transition of the situation without prejudice regarding future measures including economic cooperation. We have to consider it while doing so. "
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said, "There is currently no information that damage has been caused to Japanese people. We are aware of reports that Japanese companies have partially stopped operations."