(Reuters) – Myanmar security forces killed 114 people, including some children, in a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters on Saturday, the bloodiest day of violence since last month’s military coup, news reports and witnesses said.
The killings, which took place on Armed Forces Day, drew strong renewed criticism from Western countries. British Ambassador Dan Chugg said the security forces had “disgraced themselves” and the U.S. envoy called the violence horrifying.
Military jets also launched air strikes on a village in territory controlled by an armed group from the Karen ethnic minority and at least two people were killed, a civil society group said.
Earlier, the Karen National Union said it had overrun an army post near the Thai border, killing 10 people – including a lieutenant colonel – and losing one of its own fighters as tensions with the military surged after years of relative peace.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the junta leader, said during a parade to mark Armed Forces Day that the military would protect the people and strive for democracy.
Demonstrators turned out on Saturday in Yangon, Mandalay and other towns, as they have done almost daily since the Feb. 1 coup that ousted elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
The Myanmar Now news portal said 114 people were killed across the country in crackdowns on the protests.
I hope they were all Marxists.
I’m sure Joe’s handlers will select a delegation of effeminate men and purple haired ladies(?) to have a discussion about this.
A Myanmar protester
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And his buddy
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Were very brave.
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But the junta gave ’em
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A rough and bloody
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Burma-Shave
Get High Mucky Muck just signed his own death warrant.
This is coming to America – blm, antifa and the democrats are taking aim.
Just sold 41 acres of Prime Ontario properties. Did biznus with some of the most polite and courteous people (outside of WV).
Don’t forget your upper hat in Canada.– Bless You, Canada! With as many faults as We.
Yeah, I’m going to turn over my guns to the government.
Different Tim: I’m sure Joe’s handlers will select a delegation of effeminate men and purple haired ladies(?)
They’ll be called the Karen National Union too, only a different Karen…
The salute: Bitch please!
Hambone
That’s why I do not live in Canada. But, my cousin lives there because he thinks a better education for his sons. I look at it, as We have friendlies nearby…Do not forget your upper hat.
A GREAT Thanks to IOTW! for letting me say this!
Without my arsenal, I am not an American.
Can’t ya just see a buncha Karens running around with guns? 🤣
Is anyone going to comment on Karens over running military posts?
Wait..wait..wait…I’m really confused now (as opposed to later). These protesters were demonstrating for democracy and the junta leader says they’re working towards democracy. This has a lot of similarities to “our” libs wanting unity……………..
Uhm… so Myanmar also had a fraudulent election and claimed that the m ostly-unsupported Clinton-Soros-Obama-Biden-etc.-favored candidate had won.
And now they’re dealing with their own version of Antifa protesters.
Are there any “good guys” in this?
Good guys?
:Scans list of corporate entities doing business in Myanmar:
Looks like Burger King. Possibly KFC. Everyone else are dicks apparently.
This can all be yours if you pick the correct door…