Government: "Myanmar Military and Police Brutal Crackdown, Civilian Deaths Are Acts of Barbaric Violence"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] The government strongly criticized the Myanmar military and police's violent crackdown on the previous day, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties, calling it "barbaric violence."

In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson on the 28th regarding the domestic situation in Myanmar, the government said, "We strongly condemn the continued barbaric violence despite repeated demands from the international community," and added, "We hope the Myanmar military clearly recognizes what their fundamental duty as soldiers is and once again strongly urge them to immediately stop the unacceptable acts of violence against their own citizens."

Furthermore, the government stated, "We respect the Myanmar people's aspiration for democracy and will continue to play a responsible role in closely cooperating with the international community to contribute to resolving the situation."

Foreign media including the Associated Press cited local online media reporting that on the previous day, 'Myanmar Armed Forces Day,' citizens shouting for the overthrow of the military dictatorship took to the streets across Myanmar, and 114 people were killed by gunfire from the military and police throughout the day.

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