US and allies seek arms boycott

Save our society: Protesters taking part in a torch demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. — AFP

Fearing for “future atrocities” in Myanmar, the United States and six allies urged the military junta to end all violence in the country, while pressing other states to halt military aid to Yangon.

“We reiterate our grave concern over reports of ongoing human rights violations and abuses by the Myanmar Security Forces across the country,” said the joint statement, also signed by Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and South Korea.