THE Group of 7 said Tuesday they “firmly condemn” the army’s violent response to demonstrations against the February 1 coup in Myanmar.
“Use of live ammunition against unarmed people is unacceptable. Anyone responding to peaceful protests with violence must be held to account,” said a statement from the G7 foreign ministers.
They also urged the military to “exercise utmost restraint and respect human rights and international law.”
Myanmar protests turn deadly
Pro-democracy activists have been taking to the streets of Myanmar’s cities in the weeks since the military takeover on February 1 to demand the release of deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint.
The junta, which has declared a state of emergency and pledged to hold elections within a year, has responded with force at times.
At least three anti-coup protesters have been shot dead in the demonstrations so far.
Protesters turned out again on Tuesday, although their numbers were smaller than
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