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Rights groups call on Total to suspend payments in Myanmar operations
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PARIS (Reuters) - Total faced calls from rights groups on Tuesday to suspend payments on operations in Myanmar following a coup, after the oil group said it was worried about the situation while also highlighting the importance of its business there.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of French oil and gas company Total is seen in Rueil-Malmaison, near Paris, France, March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
The French company, which has been in Myanmar since 1992, operates at the Yadana and Sein offshore fields, which supply Myanmar’s domestic market via a pipeline built by national company Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE).
“Total is worried about the situation and hopes for a peaceful solution,” Total said in a statement on Twitter on Monday, responding to a news article about its involvement in Myanmar.
“Total condemns violations of fundamental rights wherever they take place and will be aligned with any decisions on sanctions. As a reminder, Yadana supplies half of the electricity in Yangon.”
The military ousted the elected government of veteran democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi on Feb. 1, detaining her and cracking down on protests that followed. More than 180 people have been killed.
The U.N. human rights investigator has called for coordinated international sanctions on MOGE, the country’s state energy firm.
Companies such as France’s Total and U.S.-based Chevron have worked for decades with MOGE, which, according to the U.N. investigator “is now controlled by the military junta and represents the single largest source of revenue to the state”.
Total’s statement sparked a response from Justice for Myanmar, an activist group, which said Total “should match words with action by suspending all payments to the illegal military junta”.
Other social media users also responded, including some in Myanmar who said they would prefer electricity to be cut off.
Australia’s Woodside Petroleum said last month it was cutting its presence in Myanmar amid concern over the violence by security forces against protesters demonstrating against the coup.
People clash with security forces as they continue to protest against the military coup and detention of elected government members in Hlaing Tharyar, Yangon
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night time protest in Hledan junction Yangon 14 March
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国民に結束を呼びかけ
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国軍によるクーデターでは、政権与党だった国民民主連盟（NLD)の指導者アウンサンスーチー氏など、同党幹部らを拘束。NLDが大勝した昨秋の総選挙で大規模な不正があったことを、政権転覆の理由にしている。
常に子供や若者は安全を感じる必要があります。ユニセフはパートナーと協力して、さまざまな地域の言語で運営されているカウンセリングヘルプラインや治安部隊によって恣意的に拘束されている子供たちへの法律扶助サービスを通じて、子供たち、親、介護者、子供たちへのサービスプロバイダーに心理社会的サポートを提供しています。
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UNICEF condemns killings and arbitrary detentions of children by security forces during ongoing crisis in Myanmar
At least five children reportedly killed, four severely wounded and 500 arbitrarily detained since protests began last month
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BANGKOK, 4 March 2021 ? As the crisis in Myanmar escalates, the number of children killed, wounded or arbitrarily detained by security forces continues to grow. As of 3 March, at least five children and multiple young people and adults have reportedly been killed; at least four children have been severely wounded.
In addition to those killed or seriously wounded, many children are being exposed to harm from tear gas and stun grenades, and are witnessing horrific scenes of violence, in some cases directed against parents or family members, putting them at risk of severe psychosocial distress.
Arbitrary arrests and detentions of protestors, including children, are continuing to occur. UNICEF’s partners estimate that more than 500 children have been arbitrarily detained. Many of those arrested or detained are being held incommunicado, without access to legal counsel, in violation of their human rights.
UNICEF condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of force against children, including the use of live ammunition, and the arbitrary detention of children, and calls on security forces to immediately refrain from violence and to keep children and young people out of harm’s way.
UNICEF calls on all actors to uphold the best interests of the child, one of the core principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), as a primary consideration. UNICEF reminds all actors of the obligation to uphold all children’s rights as enshrined in the CRC, and the Myanmar Child Rights Law enacted in 2019.
Our thoughts go to the families of the victims and to all children impacted by the current crisis.
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Notes to Editors
At all times, children and young people should feel safe. Together with its partners, UNICEF is providing psychosocial support to children, parents, caregivers, and service providers to children through a counselling helpline, that operates in different local languages, and legal aid services for children arbitrarily detained by security forces.
●AAPPは、クーデターに関連して確認された毎日の逮捕、起訴、判決を引き続き通知し、更新します。
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3 March 2021 Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Updated 3 March 2021
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) pays respect to the heroes who sacrificed their lives and liberty to fight for democracy and human rights.
As of March 3, a total of (1498) people have been arrested, charged or sentenced in relation to the military coup on February 1. Of them, (4) were convicted; (2) to two years imprisonment, (1) to three months and (1) to seven days. (61) have been charged with a warrant and are evading arrest, (306) were released. A total of (1192) are still under detention or have outstanding charges/evading arrest, including the (4) sentenced. Up until now, more than (50) people have been killed due to the violent and arbitrary crackdowns.
In today’s detainee list, we received and documented the names of (183) people. However, in Yangon alone, over 400 protestors were arrested during the crackdown and were detained in Kyaikkasan Stadium, in total 800 people detained across the country. We will continue to investigate these and make appropriate announcements when.
Despite the junta sponsored terrorism against peaceful protestors in the day and night, the people continue with their peaceful protests against the military coup across the country. The junta regime’s brutal crackdown has increased against peaceful protests since 1 March.
Today, the coup regime violently assaulted peaceful protestors in Yangon, Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin, Myingyan, Monywa, Mawlamyine, Loikaw, Yay, Myitkyina, Hpakant, Pyay, Pathein, Taung Twin Gyi, Shwebo, Myan Aung and Salin Township. During the crackdown, people were met with stun grenades, smoke bombs, tear-gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition. In particular in Yangon, Mandalay, Myingyan, Monywa, Mawlamyine, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Hpakant where live ammunition was fired.
Per the consequences of these crackdowns, a 20-year-old boy was shot dead in the head and 18 others were injured in Myingyan Township, a 19-year-old girl was shot dead in the head and a 39-year-old man was shot dead in the chest, 8 others were seriously injured in Mandalay, 6 people including 2 women and one 17-year-old boy were shot dead in the head, chest and back and at least 10 others were injured in Monywa Township, another youth was shot dead and at least 8 others were injured in Salin Township. Two people were shot dead and some people were injured in Pyin Oo Lwin Township. Around seven 20-year-old youths were shot dead and 20 others seriously injured in North Okkalapa Township, in one video, junta forces were captured leading one away and shooting in the back of his head, detained and unarmed. Another man was seriously injured in Hlaing Thar Yar Township, one was injured in Tamwe Township, three were injured in Insein Township, 10 were injured in Tharkayta Township, Yangon. 1 was injured in Pathein. At least three young protesters were injured and two are in critical condition in Hpakant Township. One person was shot dead and another one was injured in critical condition in Mawlamyine Township. The number of injured persons is likely much higher than currently accounted, it is estimated to be around 100.
In North Okkalapa Township today, so-called police and military soldiers set fire to tires across the road and four volunteers from the MonMyatSeikHtar Ederly Care Charity vehicle were viciously beaten with guns to the heads. Among them, one of them passed away due to serious injuries.
The military and so-called police are making an enemy of the peaceful protestors, terrorising and directing their guns towards peoples face, chest, head, back and abdomen. The armed personnel directed random shots towards the crowd of peaceful protests in an intentional manner. They dragged dead bodies and forcibly detained injured people, neglecting any medical care, violently beating and arresting people, shooting randomly into people’s houses with no reason, looting and arsoning public property. The junta regime commits these acts every day against peaceful protestors and the general public. Nowadays, the public areas turn into battle fields as well as killing fields.
Much evidence clearly shows that police and military act as terrorists, they have no respect for human dignity or humanity, only brutality. They do not comply with domestic or international laws and morals. They violate every standard, the junta coup terrorist must be held accountable for every crime they commit. Strong and effective action against the juntas violations must be taken as soon as possible, until then Burma’s people will continue to be victims.
In Taungdwingyi township last evening, Magway Region, Ko Thiha Zaw (a.k.a Naung Naung), a 16-year-old, was killed because the military shot live ammunition at the youths. Some youths were injured and arrested and their motorbikes seized.
AAPP will continue to keep you informed of verified daily arrests, charges and sentences in relation to coup, and update o
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「電話の向こうで泣き出した人もいた」そう。
改めて、沢山の人が通信を愛読してくれてたことに感謝です！
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3日目はなんと高速道路で事故渋滞があって3時間遅れて会場入り。
こんなこと初めてだった。走る車の中で弦を変えたのも、歌う前にビールを飲まなかったのも。
ゲストの人たちが間を持たせてくれ、お客さんは待っててくれて、
こんな時のライブは「のる」もの。気持ちいっぱい、弾いて、歌いました。
さてあさっては久しぶりに「拾得」でバンドで。
新曲も歌いますぞ！もちろん「フリー・アウンサン・スーチー」も心込めて！