Pope Francis Urges "Stop the Violence in Myanmar"

Pope Francis (Photo by AFP Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] Pope Francis strongly urged to stop the violence against the crowds resisting the Myanmar military coup.

On the 17th (local time), during the Wednesday General Audience, the Pope mentioned the Myanmar situation, stating, "Many people, especially young people, are losing their lives."

He continued, "I too kneel on the streets of Myanmar and appeal to stop the violence," adding, "Let dialogue prevail. Bloodshed solves nothing."

The Myanmar military staged a coup on the 1st of last month, claiming that the government led by State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi did not properly investigate serious fraud that occurred in last year's general election. Since then, protests against the coup have continued in various places, and the military's violent crackdown has escalated into a bloody conflict.

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