Posted on 03/15/2021 3:08:53 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Myanmar security forces killed at least 38 people Sunday in one of the deadliest days since the military seized power in a coup, and declared martial law in six areas after Chinese-funded factories were set on fire.
The heaviest casualties were in an industrial suburb of the largest city Yangon, where military and police opened fire on unarmed protesters, killing at least 22, according to the advocacy group the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), which said Hlaingthaya district "became like a battlefield." In one unverified image, a protester can be seen huddling under a makeshift shield as he holds onto the shirt of a fallen fellow demonstrator. At least 16 people were killed in other regions around the country on Sunday, including in the second city of Mandalay and in Bago, where state media said a police officer had died of a chest wound after a confrontation with protesters, Reuters reported. This is the second policeman reported dead in the protests.
The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar said several Chinese-funded factories were smashed and set ablaze in Yangon's industrial zone during protests Sunday. Chinese citizens were also injured, according to the embassy
It is unclear who the perpetrators were and no group has claimed responsibility for the fires.
Anti-coup protesters have been suspicious of China, with frequent demonstrations targeting the Chinese embassy in Yangon and protesters accusing Beijing of supporting the coup and junta.
While China has not outright condemned the military takeover, it backed a United Nations Security Council statement saying it "strongly condemns the violence against peaceful protestors" and called on the military to "exercise utmost restraint."
In its statement Sunday, China called on protesters in Myanmar to express their demands lawfully and to not undermine bilateral ties with China.
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I wish the Burmese would decide who they want to occupy their country ...
Perhaps the same thing should start happening in this country. There’s plenty of targets. Let’s say it clear, loud and back it up with action. ChiComs are not welcome here.
I read they own 2400+ companies in the US now.
So flushing them will be a big job.
chinaownsus.com
Soon, the PLA will be deployed there to “protect Chinese interests”.
Just an idea?
“I wish the Burmese would decide who they want to occupy their country ...”
I’m almost sure this is our newest “Arab Spring” being run by Biden and the Deep State. You don’t get 38 dead just due to a run-of-the-mill coup with outsiders financing and arming the ‘protesters’.
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