Terrible...absolutely outrageous: Joe Biden expresses outrage over civilian killings in Myanmar

Terrible...absolutely outrageous: Joe Biden expresses outrage over civilian killings in Myanmar

Terrible...absolutely outrageous: Joe Biden expresses outrage over civilian killings in Myanmar

Washington : U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed outrage at the recent assassination of innocent people by Myanmar security forces, in which a military coup toppled a democratically elected government.

“Bad. It's really annoying. And based on the reports I have received, too many people have been killed unnecessarily, ”Biden said on Sunday.

He was responding to inquiries about the recent deaths of innocent people in a protest against the military coup in Myanmar.

More than 100 people lost their lives on Saturday, Myanmar's National Armed Forces Day, and a shooting took place at the American Center of Yangon, in an investigation into the incident, said Congressman Gregory Meeks, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

“Burmese military is celebrating World War Day with a senseless and brutal attack that claimed the lives of more than 100 Burmese citizens. This is the day of bloodshed we have witnessed since the outbreak of the junta state illegally and illegally, ”he said.

Terrible...absolutely outrageous: Joe Biden expresses outrage over civilian killings in Myanmar

Terrible...absolutely outrageous: Joe Biden expresses outrage over civilian killings in Myanmar.Image By AP

"The reported attack by the American Center in Yangon suggests that the situation is unbearable and is increasingly uncontrollable," said Meeks, criticizing the military action in Myanmar.

"I urge the Tatarads to ensure the safety of American workers and to stop the violence against people who are protesting against its ongoing non-democratic activities. I accept the punishment of the Biden management at the MEC and MEHL earlier this week and urge the management to work with our partners to put more pressure on the junta until it respects democracy, ”Meeks said.

On Saturday, the Chiefs of Defense of Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Japan, Kingdom of Denmark, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, and the United States of America in a joint statement condemned the use of deadly force. to unarmed people by Myanmar military and associated security services.

“A professional military force adheres to international standards and is committed to protecting - and not harming - the people we serve. We urge the Myanmar Armed Forces to stop the violence and work to restore the dignity and integrity of the people of Myanmar who have lost their lives, ”the statement said. PTI