Stop use of live bullets, release political prisoners, PH urges Myanmar

PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan (PH) has urged the military junta in Myanmar to immediately stop the use of live ammunition against protesters and to release the political prisoners detained during the recent coup.

It expressed grave concern over recent developments with reports that security personnel have severely injured and killed a number of peaceful protestors.

“The Malaysian government must condemn the military coup and keep up the pressure through constructive dialogue until all prisoners of conscience are released and democracy is restored,” the PH presidential council said in a statement.

It also urged Putrajaya to reconsider its decision to send 1,200 detained Myanmar nationals back to the country as it legitimises the military junta.

“It is irresponsible to repatriate refugees back to a conflict zone so soon after a civil-military confrontation which could put their safety at risk.

“Until international observers are able to assess the situation in Myanmar to be safe, Malaysia has a responsibility to ensure that no lives are put at risk under our watch.”

On Feb 1, the democratically elected National League for Democracy (NLD) party was deposed by the Myanmar military, which led to the arrest of hundreds of politicians and activists, including former state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and president Win Myint. — Free Malaysia Today