Army to release leaders from Myanmar from captivity, otherwise, action will be taken: America

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Washington: Concerned over the military coup in Myanmar and the move to take custody of the country’s top leaders, including state counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, on Monday, the US has said that it will keep a close watch on the situation. Is made At the same time, the US threatened that it would take action if the right steps were not taken to restore democracy in the country. According to media reports, it was announced on Monday morning on the Army-owned television channel ‘Mywadi TV’. The army has taken control of the country for a year.

Media reports said a National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesperson was quoted as saying that Myanmar leader Suu Kyi and other senior leaders of the ruling party were taken into custody on Monday morning is. White’s press secretary Jane Saki said, “The Burmese army has taken steps to undermine the democracy that has been established in the country.” America is worried about these reports. Even State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and other officials have been arrested. “

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“The United States expresses its strong support for Myanmar’s democratic establishments, and in coordination with regional allies to recognize democratic values ​​and rule of law from the military and all other parties and to release those detained today,” Saki said. Requests. “He said that National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has made President Joe Biden aware of the situation. Saki said the US opposes attempts to reverse the results of the recent election or to prevent democratically transferring power to Myanmar. He warned that if these steps are not taken back, the United States will take action against those responsible for it.

“We are closely monitoring the situation and are with the people of Myanmar who have already suffered a lot for democracy and peace,” Saki said. UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutarais also called Sui Chi and other leaders Strongly condemned the detention by the army and expressed concern over the power going into the hands of the army.

“The Secretary-General strongly condemns the move to detain State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, President Yu Vin Mint and other political leaders before the new parliament session begins in Myanmar,” Gutarais spokesman Stephen Dujarik said. He described it as a major setback for democratic reforms in Myanmar. US Secretary of State Tony Blinken said the United States was deeply concerned by the Myanmar military’s detention of government leaders, including state counselor Suu Kyi and other officials. “We have called upon the Myanmar army to release all government officials and leaders and to honor the decision of the Myanmar people in the elections on November 8 under the democratic process,” Blinken said in a statement. America stands with the people of Myanmar who aspire for democracy, freedom, peace and development. The army must reverse these steps immediately. “

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