Western diplomats warn Myanmar military that ‘the world is watching’

W

The country has faced widespread opposition in the last two weeks Since the country’s army had captured power In a coup on 1 February, ousting democratically elected leader Suu Kyi and detaining key government officials. In response, the military has sought to limit access to the Internet and news services, as well as a possible new cybersecurity law, which may further limit the flow of information out of fear of observers.

Military Is also broken In protesters on the streets. According to the United Nations Office of Human Rights, citing the Aid Association for Political Inmates of Burma (AAPP), hundreds have been arrested since the coup and most have been arrested without charge.

Western ambassadors in Myanmar also issued a joint message saying “the world is watching” and advising the military to avoid violence against protesters.

“We want to avoid violence against protesters and civilians who oppose the overthrow of their legitimate government,” the message published on the official Facebook pages of several embassies, including the US, Canada and the European Union.

The statement condemned the arrest of civilian leaders and activists, and the “military interruption of communications, as well as restrictions on the fundamental rights and basic legal protections of the people of Myanmar”.

Over the weekend, the military suspended three laws intended to prevent security forces from detaining suspects or searching private property without court approval.

A post on Myanmar’s military “to protect the personal freedom and safety of civilians” has been abolished by sections 420, 7 and 8 of Article 420 of the 2008 Constitution, which was published on Tatmadaw’s official Facebook page @ TatmadawInformation / eam Also known as. The statement, signed by military leader General Min Aung Hling, gave no specific time or date for the suspension.

Reuters reported that the law in the three suspended sections is one that repeals a court order to detain any prisoner for more than 24 hours and limits the security forces’ ability to enter or arrest private property .

As Reuters reports, spies on communications are also free.