Protests to stop air strikes

in protests •  7 years ago 


Thousands of people protested with the Myanmar army for the liberation of the Kachin people who were refugees in the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) clashes in the northern Kachin province of Kachin province. On Monday, more than 5000 people participated in the demonstration in Kachin's Mitkina area. Protesters circulated in different parts of the city, gathering at Manavay in Mitchkina area of ​​Kachin. The army-KIA demanded the rescue of those trapped in the jungle and the air strikes to be stopped in the clashes. Ahn al-Awlen was informed to the government not to neglect the army air strike in Kachin and to rescue those who were trapped. The government's slogan 'We have with people' policy and the demonstrators told officials to understand the misery Kachin's misery. UN Human Rights Specialist has expressed concern over the violence in the Kachin state of the northeast region after torturing Rohingya. Recently, at least 10 civilians were killed, many casualties and thousands of people escaped from homes after violence erupted in that province. United Nations Human Rights Special Envoy to Myanmar, Yanhhai Li said that he received reports that the Myanmar army fired on civilian people along with bombs and fired with heavy weapons on the Chinese border in Kachin province. He said that what has been happening in Kachin province for the last few weeks is not acceptable, it should be closed now. Li also said that innocent civilians were being killed, many were wounded, and numerous families fled to save lives. He said that civilians must not face violence during the time. All parties have to work responsibly for their safety and security. According to a message from Geneva on Tuesday, Li said in Geneva to the United Nations Human Rights Council in March that violence in Rakhine state was increasing in the world's attention, with violence in Kachin and other areas. Reuters, Erabati, AP.

Authors get paid when people like you upvote their post.
If you enjoyed what you read here, create your account today and start earning FREE STEEM!