Brain Booster for UPSC & State PCS Examination (Topic: Execution of Activists in Myanmar)

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Four pro-democracy activists had been executed by Myanmar’s junta on July 25. The junta spokesperson called the executions lawful and justice for the people. After coup in Myanmar, many leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi werearrested and still in detention.

Two out of four executed activists have been identified as Ko Jimmy the veteran of ‘88 movement’ students and Ko Phyo Zeya Thaw a rapper, hip-hop artist and member of former government.
According to United Nations spokesperson, since junta came into power more than 1500 people have been killed and around 12000 detained.
There is a growing restlessness within junta for failing to get legitimacy from inside and outside of the country.
The junta is grappling with a resistance movement, ethnic conflicts, terror attacks and a failing economy.
According to the World Bank, 18% economic contraction is estimated in the country by the end of Sep, 2021.
His promises to conduct general election within two years is not fulfilled yet, that is why some military and police officials have also joined the pro-democracy movement.

Both the activists were youth icons and prominent leaders of the prodemocracy movement.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s freedom is a hope that helps the pro-democracy movement to sustain.
In coming days, there is a high possibility that the junta might face probable retribution.
The equation between junta and ethnic groups is likely to remain unstable.

Sanctions are not new for public and successive military regimes have resisted external pressures very easily.
Senior general did not budge to honour ASEAN’s five point consensus for the peace and stability of Myanmar, although agreed to implement them in a regional meeting.
Execution has been condemned by more individually and not in substantial way.
Neither these condemnations nor the earlier sanctions levied by America, Canada, Australia, ASEAN, the EU and others, have made an impact on the regime.
Russia and the junta’s oldest ally China, has strongly supported junta regime in United Nations Security Council and were one of the first to give it de facto recognition after the coup.
China has a high stake in Myanmar due to its infrastructural projects and investments.
China also tries to give support in avoiding conflict within its borders and among ASEAN members.

Democracy will remain a farfetched dream for Myanmar.
If the opposition continues despite executions, the junta will conduct general election that will be clearly repeat of 2011.
The Tatmadaw’s proxy union solidarity and development party may come back to power through a rigged election.

There is not any such tough pressure made by United Nations, United Nation Human Rights Commission and Amnesty International on Myanmar.
If these types of execution continue in different parts of the world, the voice against these institutions will be laudable and situation will be more dangerous as well as will deteriorate more than ever in the past.