UN chief backs Myanmar people's right to peaceful protest in face of military coup

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"United Nations chief Antonio Guterres backed the right of the Myanmar people to peacefully express their rejection of this week's military takeover that displaced the country's elected civilian government. "Coups are not acceptable in the modern world and I reject and condemn the coup," said the UN Secretary-General on Saturday (Feb 6) in an exclusive interview with CNA. "I would strongly recommend the people of Myanmar to express their grievances but to do so in a peaceful way." Mr Guterres' comments come in the wake of Monday's move during which Myanmar’s military declared a state of emergency and seized power. In an early morning raid, the army detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint, and a raft of parliamentarians and activists. Social media posts from Myanmar show a growing civil disobedience movement from people banging pots and pans every night, to reports of medical staff going on strike. "BASIC HUMAN RIGHT" Mr Guterres said the freedom of expression is a basic human right and urged the military "not to have any violence in relation to the people of Myanmar"..."

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"CNA" ( Singapore)

Date of Publication: 

2021-02-06

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2021-02-06

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Myanmar

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English

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