No to military coup in Myanmar

The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) is deeply concerned over the latest political development in Myanmar.

We strongly condemn the unfolding military coup that involves the detention of the State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders from the ruling party, the dissolution of the Assembly of the Union, the suspension of the constitution and the declaration of a state of emergency.

Despite the many flaws of Aung San Suu Kyi’s administration for the last five years in power, including the failure in addressing the genocidal repression of the Rohingya people in Rakhine state, there are no grounds that can justify a military coup.

The current military coup is a pushback of the hard-won limited democratic space for the people of Myanmar after a long and painful struggle for democratisation.

The Myanmar’s military must handover its power back to the people and their democratic-elected representatives.

We also urge Asean to suspend the membership of Myanmar in the regional grouping until a civilian government is restored. We should not tolerate any authoritarian rule by a military junta in the region.

Choo Chon Kai is with the PSM international bureau

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AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama

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4. Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
5. Lawan rasuah dan kronisme

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