Russia worries about rising civilian casualties in Burma
A protester makes the sign of the three fingers, a gesture of defiance to the junta adopted by the opponents of the coup.
In Rangoon, March 24.
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Moscow is worried about the bloody repression that characterizes pro-democracy rallies in Burma.
A striking position given that this Southeast Asian country remains a strategic partner of Russia in the region and that the Russian Deputy Minister of Defense was last weekend in Naypyidaw, the new capital Burmese.
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With our correspondent in Moscow,
Jean-Didier Revoin
Even if relations between Moscow and Naypyidaw are old and constructive, according to Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman however clarified on Monday that this does not mean that Russia approves of the tragic events underway in Burma.
Moscow even says it is concerned about the growing number of civilians killed in the crackdown on pro-democracy protests, even though Burma is considered by Russia as a staunch ally and a strategic partner in Southeast Asia.
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These words therefore have a particular echo, especially since last weekend, the head of the Burmese military junta received the Russian Deputy Minister of Defense.
Alexandre Fomine attended a military parade on Saturday involving Russian tanks and fighter jets.
A visit intended to deepen military cooperation between the two countries, according to the Russian Defense, while at the same time, the regime was bloody suppressing pro-democracy demonstrations.
A total of 107 people were shot by the police, including several children.
This constitutes the heaviest toll since the military coup of February 1.
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