Government Expresses Serious Concern Over Civilian Casualties in Myanmar

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] The government expressed serious concern on the 28th of last month regarding the numerous civilian casualties that occurred during the Myanmar military and police's violent suppression of protesters, including live ammunition firing.

On the 1st, the government stated through a spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning the situation in Myanmar, "Our government expresses very serious concern over the shocking news of numerous civilian casualties in Myanmar."

It continued, "We condemn the Myanmar military and police authorities for violently suppressing civilians demanding democracy and strongly urge the immediate cessation of violence against protesters."

The government said, "Our government will monitor the situation in Myanmar together with the international community and will consider our future measures."

Earlier, the United Nations Human Rights Office announced in a statement that at least 18 protesters were killed and 30 injured due to the use of force by Myanmar military and police during anti-coup protests nationwide, including in Yangon, Myanmar's largest city.

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