JAKARTA - Former US President Barack Obama was shocked by the violence used by the Myanmar military regime in the face of civilian protests against the February 1 coup.
Barack Obama, who during his tenure as president, was involved in promoting democracy between the military and civilians in Myanmar, calling the current violence illegal and brutal.
In a statement on Twitter, Obama supported the efforts of President Joe Biden's Administration and a number of countries to "charge fees" to the generals of the Myanmar military regime.
"The illegal and brutal military attempt to impose its will, after a decade of greater freedom will clearly never be accepted by the people, should not be accepted by the wider world," Obama said, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday, April 27.
"Myanmar's neighbors must recognize that a murderous regime that is rejected by the people will only bring greater instability, a humanitarian crisis and the risk of the country failing," he stressed.
Barack Obama urged those in Myanmar who are looking for a democratic future, to continue to forge solidarity between ethnic and religious groups.
"These are dark times, but I am touched by the unity, resilience and commitment to democratic values displayed by so many Burmese people, who offer hope for the future that Myanmar can have through leaders who respect the will of the people," he explained. .
Barack Obama lifted a trade embargo and a number of sanctions against Myanmar's military a decade ago as Myanmar's military began to make the transition to democracy.
At that time, the generals released democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and allowed him to run, as well as open energy and telecommunications tenders to foreign companies.
For information, data from the Political Prisoners Assistance Association (AAPP) said more than 750 people have died since the coup of the Myanmar military regime on February 1. Meanwhile, 3,431 people were detained, including Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other figures.
Myanmar Coup. The VOI editorial team continues to monitor the political situation in one of the ASEAN member countries. Casualties from civilians continue to fall. Readers can follow the news surrounding the Myanmar military coup by tapping on this link.
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