Ditch Myanmar military junta and save Asean


There were high hopes early on that Asean could pull something off to save the people of Myanmar. — Filepic

FEB 1 marked one year since the Myanmar military grabbed power from the legitimate civilian government in Naypyidaw, followed by the brutal repression of its people that still goes on today.

Thoughts and prayers go out to Myanmar’s people, not only for the 1,500 people killed and nearly 12,0000 arrested by the regime, but also for all those who have lost their freedom and dignity and are living in constant fear.

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