Armored roads in Myanmar, internet also closed

Kathmandu. Protests in the northern part of the country are reported to have been sparked by automatic weapons fire as there have been signs of possible crackdown on protesters protesting the military coup in Myanmar on February 1.

In the largest city, Yangon, military officials have taken to the streets, with embassies in the west of Myanmar urging people not to use violence. Internet service has been completely shut down from 1 pm local time. A United Nations official has accused the military of declaring war on civilians.

Tom Andrews, the UN special envoy for Myanmar, said the military generals were showing signs of discouragement and would be held accountable. A statement from the European Union (EU), the United States and the United Kingdom said, “We urge the security forces to refrain from using violence against anyone who demonstrates against the removal of the legitimate government.”

The military coup in Myanmar overthrew the government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. Leader Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) won by a landslide.

But the military has said the election was rigged. Suu Kyi is currently under house arrest. Hundreds of rights activists and leaders have been arrested.

What are the other signs of repression ?

Five journalists have been arrested. For the first time since the military coup, armored vehicles were seen on the road in Yangon.

According to the telecom service providers, they have been instructed to shut down the internet service from 1 pm on Sunday to 9 am local time on Monday. According to a doctor in Naypyidaw, security forces are raiding homes at night.

Thousands strike in Myanmar for ninth day. Authorities opposed the protest with all available police forces, special services and the army. ” It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. –BBC