In Myanmar, security forces fired on protests against military coups in various parts of the country on the 14th, killing at least 38 people, according to local human rights groups.
The situation is tense, as the military has issued martial law in some areas of Yangon, the largest city, to deploy troops.
In Myanmar, security forces fired at protests against the coup in Yangon and elsewhere, killing at least 38 people, according to local human rights groups.
Of these, in the Hlaingthaya district of Yangon, crackdowns on demonstrations continued until midnight, and local media reported that 34 bodies had been placed in hospitals.
On the 14th, several Chinese-owned factories, including a garment factory, were burned in the area.
While demonstrators claimed that "the military set fire to create an excuse to crack down on it," the military arsoned that "the demonstrators ignited" and both claims were in direct conflict. doing.
After the fire, the military issued martial law in six districts of Yangon, including the Hlaingthaya district, and delegated administrative and judicial power to the military commander.
According to the residents of the Hlaingthaya area, in areas where Chinese-owned factories are lined up, the situation is tense, with trucks carrying soldiers patrolling instead of the police who have been cracking down on demonstrations.
Meanwhile, Aung San Suu Kyi's trial scheduled for the 15th was postponed due to the unstable internet environment and the inability to hold a video conferencing court.
Expert "The situation may change significantly in a short period of time"
Yoshihiro Nakanishi, an associate professor at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, who is familiar with Myanmar politics, said, "The martial law has created the possibility that things will change significantly in a short period of time." Pointed out that could be even worse.
Regarding the reason, "Under martial law, the army will come to the fore instead of the police that have been mainly responding until now. If the resistance movement continues as the army troops are deployed in the town, the army will be stronger. There is a good chance that the conflict will intensify by means of means. "
In addition, "a committee made up of members of political parties led by Mr. Aung San Suu Kyi, who is detained by the military, has issued a statement admitting self-defense against military violence at the request of young people. "It's coming," he said, saying that the citizens participating in the demonstration could be radicalized for self-defense.
He pointed out, "There is no doubt that the citizens who have witnessed the deaths of many of their colleagues and have continued peaceful protests are beginning to feel a sense of stalemate."
Associate Professor Nakanishi said, "Looking at the current situation, there is a possibility that more casualties will occur in the short term. The international community needs to consider more urgent measures in anticipation of widespread turmoil." The international community needs to urgently consider what to do if the situation worsens.
China seeks "stop all violence"
"Several Chinese-owned factories in Yangon have been looted and set on fire by intruders. Many Chinese workers have been injured," the Chinese embassy in Myanmar said in a statement yesterday.
He urged Myanmar to hurry to put an end to the situation, saying, "The situation is very serious. China has called on Myanmar to take effective measures to stop all violence and ensure the safety of local Chinese." I did.
Regarding the situation in Myanmar, at a press conference by Zhao Lijian, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, "I hope that each party in Myanmar will remain calm. The immediate urgent task is to prevent new bloodshed conflicts and to calm the situation. That's it. "
He also said that it was a very terrible incident about the damage to a local Chinese company. I urge the Myanmar side to take appropriate measures to protect the safety of the local Chinese. "