Myanmar, UN: shocked by escalation of violence

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March 15, 2021 The bloodbath in Myanmar continues.

After the coup d'état on February 1, protests and clashes between law enforcement and anti-military junta protesters do not stop.

According to UN estimates, the toll of a month and a half of unrest is "at least" 138 dead, including women and children.

In recent days, the situation has worsened further, with another 18 activists killed on Saturday and 38 on Sunday.

Today, the blocking of internet connections throughout the country prevented the former premier, 75-year-old Aung San Suu Kyi, from appearing at the hearing of her trial, scheduled for videoconference.

His lawyer Khin Maung Zaw explained that the appointment has been postponed until March 24.

The United States calls on all countries to take punitive action in response to the violent repression of protesters, US State Department spokeswoman Jalina Porter told reporters: "The violence of the military junta against the people is immoral and indefensible," he said. said.

Secretary General Antonio Guterres "is appalled by the escalation of violence at the hands of the military. The killing of demonstrators, arbitrary arrests and reported torture of prisoners violate fundamental human rights and they clearly oppose the Security Council's requests for moderation, dialogue and a return to the democratic path of the country ".

In addition, Guterres urged the international community to work to end the violence.