Use of lethal weapons in Myanmar against civilians ‘inexcusable’ says Singapore
- Myanmar’s security forces fired live rounds and rubber bullets to disperse anti-coup protesters at a shipyard, leaving at least two dead
- Singaporeans in Myanmar are advised to remain indoors as far as possible and avoid unnecessary travel
The use of lethal weapons in Myanmar against unarmed civilians is “inexcusable”, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Saturday after reports of two deaths in the city of Mandalay.
“We are dismayed by the reports of civilian casualties following the use of lethal force by security forces against demonstrators in Myanmar,” said an MFA official.
“The use of lethal weapons against unarmed civilians is inexcusable. We strongly urge the security forces to exercise utmost restraint to avoid further injuries and loss of lives, and take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation and restore calm.”
The EU‘s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell also condemned the increasingly deadly violence in Myanmar, and said the bloc will “take appropriate decisions”.
“I strongly condemn the violence against peaceful civilian protesters by the military. I urge the military and all security forces in Myanmar to immediately stop violence against civilians,” Borrell, the EU‘s high representative and vice-president, tweeted.
