Thu, 28 Mar 2024 Today's Paper

UN calls for greater international pressure on Myanmar’s junta

12 May 2021 09:04 am - 0     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

 

Geneva (dpa), 11 May, 2021-Thousands of people in Myanmar turned out to protest against the military coup on Tuesday, marking the 100th day of demonstrations despite the violent crackdown by security forces.


At the demonstrations, protesters chanted and called for justice, freedom and democracy in Myanmar. Many held banners bearing works by poet Khet Thi, who was arrested and killed by the military a few days ago.


“They shoot us in the head, but they don’t know the revolution is in our hearts,” Khet Thi had written. Protesters have been marching across Myanmar in defiance of military rule for more than three months, ever since the elected civilian leaders were arrested and the country was thrown into political turmoil.


People were being forced to consider seeking safety outside the country, the UN Human Rights Office said on Tuesday, adding that they should receive such protection and support from Myanmar’s neighbours.


“It is clear that there needs to be greater international involvement to prevent the human rights situation in Myanmar from deteriorating further,” the UN office said.


Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

  Comments - 0

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Add comment

Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Reply To:

Name - Reply Comment





Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

VAT increase: SOUNDs death knell for publishers, readers

Though the Government imposed VAT (Value Added Tax) on vegetables and other e

How female change-makers are driving Sri Lanka’s energy saving platform

Saving energy has become more of a responsibility than a habit in today’s c

A dull Ramadan awaits Muslims amidst the Soaring Cost of Living

In the coming days, Muslims across the world will welcome the Holy Month of R

New wildlife underpass to curtail HEC

As of February 2024, Sri Lanka lost another 38 elephants as a result of the H