February 1 marked two years since the military coup in Myanmar.


As the military's oppression of civilians continues, many people are expected to participate in a ``silent strike'' in which people take a break from work and refrain from going out all at once to show their will to oppose the military's rule. .

In Myanmar, February 1 marked two years since the military launched a coup d'état due to fraud in the 2020 general election, which was won by the NLD (National League for Democracy) led by Aung San Suu Kyi.



The military used force against demonstrations by citizens demanding democratization.



According to Myanmar human rights groups, 2,940 people have died since the coup and 13,763 people are still detained due to military attacks and crackdowns by January 31.



The military plans to hold another election by August this year, and it is believed that some kind of policy may be announced on February 1, but it has been postponed due to reasons such as the inability to hold the election safely. There is also a view that the military will continue to hold the real power.



In Myanmar, citizens who refuse to be ruled by the military will take a break from work and refrain from going out all at once from 10:00 am on February 1st, 12:30 pm Japan time, to protest against the military throughout the country. ”, and many people are expected to participate.

The largest city, Yangon, is the same morning as usual.

Two years after the coup d'état, Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, welcomes the same morning as usual.



Citizens gathered at the park in the city center at dawn, and people could be seen walking around the pond while doing exercises in groups and talking with friends.



Many people also visited the Shwedagon Pagoda, a sacred Buddhist site in Myanmar, from early in the morning.



In Yangon, on February 1, many people are expected to participate in a ``silent strike'' in which people take a break from work and refrain from going out all at once to show their intention to oppose the military rule.



On the other hand, citizens who support the military are also planning demonstrations, so confusion is expected, and the local Japanese embassy is calling for caution.

UN Special Rapporteur ``United international response''

As two years have passed since the coup d'état by the Myanmar military, UN special rapporteur Andrews, who examines the human rights situation on the ground, has released a report.



Among them, about 1.1 million people have been forced to evacuate locally since the coup d'état, and an estimated 17.6 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. I pointed out that 'should not be approved'.



He also called on all UN member states to diplomatically isolate the National Governing Council, and asked Russia, China, India and others to offer financial and material support to the Myanmar military. I am asking you not to do it.



In addition, he requested that Japan review all economic assistance to Myanmar and immediately expel senior members of the Myanmar military, who the Ministry of Defense has accepted as international students.



On January 31, Special Rapporteur Andrews held a press conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, pointing out that "there was a coordinated approach by the international community during the Ukrainian crisis, but this is not the case with the situation in Myanmar," and the international community united. I appealed to take action.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno "Situation is getting worse, serious concern"

At a press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "I am deeply concerned about the situation in Myanmar, which continues to deteriorate, as the Myanmar military refuses to listen to the voices of the international community and the violence shows no sign of stopping." rice field.



He added, "I will urge you to make serious efforts to resolve the issue peacefully, including an immediate cessation of violence and the release of detainees, including Aung San Suu Kyi."