On Sunday, the demonstrators set fire to factories running in China's suburbs of Yangon with financial help. Subsequently, at least 39 protesters were killed in the firing by security forces. Martial law was enforced in some parts with the increase in deaths.
Military officials have announced martial law in the area since the attack on Chinese economies and Chinese businessmen operating in Yanmar. On Sunday, the demonstrators set fire to factories running in China's suburbs of Yangon with financial help. Subsequently, at least 39 protesters were killed in the firing by security forces. Indeed, the protesters believe that China is supporting the military.
The suppression of the army on pro-democracy agitators in Myanmar is being criticized worldwide. Amnesty International said in a report a few days ago that the army is using weapons that are used during the war to crush the demonstrations in Myanmar. The UN Secretary-General has also expressed concern over the situation in Myanmar. The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners claimed 38 people were killed across the country. When the media wanted to know his reaction to the military spokesman on Sunday's violence, he did not respond.
In the aftermath of the incident, Army-backed MRTV has addressed the protesters as criminals in the news broadcast on Saturday. Senior leaders of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy met the public on Saturday via Facebook. Describing the present time as the darkest time, he said that it is a sign that the morning is coming soon. He once again reiterated his support for the movement against the coup.
Monva Township, located in central Myanmar, has announced the formation of its local government and police force. Since the coup on February 1, where more than hundred protesters have been killed so far, more than 2100 people have been arrested.
Significantly, the US has currently offered temporary residence to the people of Myanmar. This means that people who are residents of Myanmar and were already living in the US before the coup operation, will now be able to stay there for the next 18 months. According to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the US, such people will be given temporary residency.
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