An Official from Aung San Suu Kyi Party Dies Mysteriously in Police Custody

It’s been more than a month since the Myanmar military (Junta) captured officials from the ruling party and took over.

Since then, Myanmar has been embroiled in chaos.

Well, if you’ve thought things will only get better from here, think again.

An Official from Aung San Suu Kyi Party Dies Mysteriously in Police Custody

Mr Khin Maung Latt is an official from the detained party of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Mr Sithu Maung, one of the members from the dissolved parliament, said Mr Khin, who was his campaign manager, was arrested on Saturday (6 Mar) night in the Pabedan district of Yangon.

The cause of Mr Khin’s death while in police custody was not revealed, and the police did not reply to queries.

Reuters, however, reportedly said that Mr Khin’s body was seen with a bloodstained cloth around his head.

Nine labour organisations has banded together and called for everyone in Myanmar to stop working.

They hope to turn on the pressure on the junta and support the anti-coup campaign.

Tougher Crackdown

This happens as the authorities in Myanmar took an even tougher stance against the protests.

According to the Myanmar Now group, at least 70 people were arrested in Mandalay where the police fired stun grenades and tear gas to break up a 10,000-strong sit-in protest.

Troops were also seen occupying a university after shooting rubber rounds at people, resulting in two injuries.

According to residents in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, soldiers and police were witnessed moving into the vicinity while firing shots.

People were also arrested without any reason given.

In the historic temple town of Bagan, live rounds were reportedly used.

Deaths & Statistics

At least 50 people have been killed by authorities in an effort to stamp out the daily protests, the UN said.

Around 1,700 people have been detained by the junta.

It was added that people who were detained were punched and kicked before being dragged onto police vehicles.

Homes were also shot at by the police.

On Getting Too Close To China

China has issued a response to the happenings in Myanmar, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying they are “prepared” to work with “all parties” to resolve the crisis in Myanmar.

The military leadership, meanwhile, said that they’ve overthrown Ms Aung because she was too close to China.

It was added that Myanmar is seeking the return of the Muslim Rohingya refugees, and is seeking the support of the Arabs.

Previously, it was reported that the Myanmar authorities are using TikTok to drive fear into the protesters.

The Myanmar army has also declared to the United Nations that they are ready, and used to, sanctions.

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