In Myanmar, the people showed rebelliousness

 

The military dictatorship (junta) in Myanmar has completed a year, but the anger against it among the people still persists. On Tuesday, a silent strike was called across the country in protest. There was silence across Myanmar for six hours. During this time, people stayed inside their homes and shops in the markets remained closed. The people also recorded the public meeting in silence.

The military junta is resorting to various tactics to suppress the voice of democracy, but has not yet been able to achieve complete success. In Myanmar, 1,500 civilians have been killed for opposing the dictatorship, including 290 in military custody. At the same time, 11,838 opponents were detained and 4 lakh people have been forced to flee.

The military said not to close the market.

The military junta had distributed pamphlets warning people not to take part in the silent strike, many have also been arrested. The arrested persons have been booked on terrorism charges. But people, especially the youth, took to the streets with banners and placards.

He also blew the red of Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San's party on the streets. The youths also uploaded videos of the protests on social media. The streets of Yangon and Mandalay remained deserted throughout the day. People stayed in their homes. Most of the shops are closed. The patrolling of soldiers on the roads also continued. Meanwhile, the US, Britain and Canada have announced new sanctions on Myanmar.

Lacetantra supporters capture 6 districts

The army has not been able to take full control of northern Myanmar. The occupation of democracy supporters in chin and rakhian provinces is increasing. The military junta admitted that about 6 districts are occupied by pro-democracy guerrillas. The military junta is unable to enter these areas.

According to intelligence reports, the pro-democracy supporters are carrying out the crackdown against the military junta by hiding in about 1 lakh guerrillas forests. The movement has become more vocal in Kayah province. Military equipment and other forms of help are also being provided from the Western countries.

More than 50 public protection detachments are active

According to military expert Anthony Davis, more than 50 public defence troops have been formed across the country. Most of them are active in cities. They give intelligence inputs about the army and the police to democracy supporters. These public defence detachments engage the army and police forces in sporadic clashes.

In Myanmar, the trial in the election fraud case against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi will begin on February 14. Following the military coup in February 2021, the military arrested Suu Kyi on charges of gross disturbances in the country's election. He has been convicted in 4 out of 6 cases.