Myanmar Faces Pro-Military Protesters Threatening Civilians... 'Additional Death of a Man in His 20s'

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] In Myanmar, pro-military protesters have emerged, leading to clashes between protest groups. As conflicts between protesters and the military-police forces become increasingly complex, the difficulties faced by the people of Myanmar are intensifying.

Myanmar pro-military protesters throwing stones at citizens [Image source=EPA Yonhap News]

According to local media on the 25th, about 1,000 pro-military protesters gathered in Yangon, Myanmar's largest city. The military-police, who were controlling the roads, appeared to provide conveniences such as barricades and opening paths for these pro-military protesters.

Some pro-military protesters threatened citizens who criticized them by throwing stones or shooting slingshots. Some protesters were wearing earphones, raising suspicions that they were acting under the instructions of the military-police.

Earlier, the military pardoned 23,000 people, and there are suspicions that these individuals are attacking protesters demanding democracy.

Myanmar netizens are urging restraint despite the violent responses from the pro-military protesters, seemingly cautious to prevent the situation from escalating into armed conflict among citizens.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that a man in his 20s died from gunshot wounds inflicted by the military-police. The man, who was shot in the knee and reportedly beaten by the military-police, died at a military hospital and was immediately cremated. The hospital stated that the cause of death was COVID-19.

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