Myanmar Coup

[taiwan_girl]

Big news here in the Far East that there is a apparent coupe in Myanmar going on.

[Mik]

You sure it’s not a sedan or an SUV? Maybe a convertible?

[Mik]

Just read up on it. It got no airplay on the national news here at all. Seems quite serious, the military oligarchs do not want to let go.

[Rainman]

That is one messed up country. I know a person from Myanmar, her rich grandfather brought the entire family to the U.S. Had to get out of Burma. Don't like her at all. But, that's neither here nor there.

[jon-nyc]

It’s on the front page of the Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/31/world/asia/myanmar-coup-aung-san-suu-kyi.html?action=click&module=Top Stories&pgtype=Homepage

[George K]

@mik said in Myanmar Coup:

Seems quite serious

Indeed. What will the repercussions be in the region, if any?

[taiwan_girl]

I dont think that it will have that big effect. The military has always been very very strong, even after they gave up power. The current constitution guarantee them at least 25% of the representatives in the Parliament.

Ms.Aung San Suu Kyi was somewhat limited in what she could do.

On a side note, the capital of Myanmar was moved to Naypyidaw, which is quite far from Yangoon. Other than the government, the city is pretty much a ghost town. I have hear that the former ruler of Myanmar moved the capital because a star seer told him.

[Rainman]

@taiwan_girl said in Myanmar Coup:

former ruler of Myanmar moved the capital because a star seer told him.

Yes, it's true. But, it was only a telephone call. Nice guy, glad I could help.

[jon-nyc]

This woman was leading an online exercise class oblivious to the coup starting behind her.

[Axtremus]

Well it looks like she was having fun. If there has to be a coup at all, let those coups be the sort that leaves the regular people alone.

[Horace]

[taiwan_girl]

I was in Thailand in 2014 during the military coup, and the events before then.

The protest were quite interesting. It was almost like a big street party. Never felt any threatening at all. When the military finally took over, me as an “outsider” did not notice a whole lot of change.

Thailand has had some pretty violent coupes, so I’m glad this recent one was pretty good and non-violent

[George K]

[Axtremus]

More than 60 protesters killed in Myanmar on 'day of shame for armed forces'
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-politics/more-than-60-protesters-killed-in-myanmar-on-day-of-shame-for-armed-forces-idUSKBN2BJ01O

Sixty killed in one day, it’s getting worse.

[Jolly]

@axtremus said in Myanmar Coup:

More than 60 protesters killed in Myanmar on 'day of shame for armed forces'
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-politics/more-than-60-protesters-killed-in-myanmar-on-day-of-shame-for-armed-forces-idUSKBN2BJ01O

Sixty killed in one day, it’s getting worse.

Well, when only one side has weapons, what do you expect?

[Axtremus]

Death toll increased to over 90
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-politics-idUSKBN2BJ01O

[Renauda]

@jolly said in Myanmar Coup:

@axtremus said in Myanmar Coup:

More than 60 protesters killed in Myanmar on 'day of shame for armed forces'
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-politics/more-than-60-protesters-killed-in-myanmar-on-day-of-shame-for-armed-forces-idUSKBN2BJ01O

Sixty killed in one day, it’s getting worse.

Well, when only one side has weapons, what do you expect?

Expect the ones with guns to get even more in the near future:

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/03/26/russia-to-deepen-ties-with-myanmar-military-junta-top-defense-official-says-in-first-visit-after-coup-a73387

[Axtremus]

Myanmar is on its own, keeps getting worse.
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2021/04/no-one-saving-myanmar/618658/

[Rainman]

Man, that's so sad, and I mean that.
Where the hell is the U.N., let alone the U.S.?
Thanks for the link, Ax. Disturbing as it is to read about what is going on there.

[Mik]

Something tells me the inaction is linked to China.