Myanmar, SAEDNEWS, Feb. 1: Rohingya refugees condemned the overthrow of a democratically elected government in Myanmar by the military on Monday, a community leader said in Bangladesh, where a number of them live after fleeing violence in the neighbouring country.
"We Rohingya community strongly condemn this heinous attempt to kill democracy," Rohingya leader Dil Mohammed told Reuters by phone. "We urge the global community to come forward and restore democracy at any cost."
The White House said President Joe Biden had been briefed on the arrest of Suu Kyi.
"The United States opposes any attempt to alter the outcome of recent elections or impede Myanmar’s democratic transition, and will take action against those responsible if these steps are not reversed," spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the military detention of Myanmar's leaders.
"The Secretary-General strongly condemns the detention of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and other political leaders on the eve of the opening session of Myanmar's new parliament," spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
"These developments represent a serious blow to democratic reforms in Myanmar."
The Australian government said it was "deeply concerned at reports the Myanmar military is once again seeking to seize control of Myanmar" and called for the immediate release of the unlawfully detained leaders.
Japan said it was watching the situation and currently had no plans to repatriate Japanese nationals from Myanmar (Source: France 24).
Military coup d'etat in Myanmar
