Germany says the number of demonstrator deaths in Myanmar has crossed the line

BERLIN – Minister of Foreign Affairs German , Heiko Maas said, the number of demonstrators died in Myanmar really crossed the line. Therefore, Mass said, the European Union (EU) will impose new harsher sanctions on the military junta.

The activist group said that as of the end of last week, at least 234 people had been killed since the February 1 coup began and thousands more had been detained.

“The number of murders has reached an unbearable level, which is why we will not be able to avoid imposing sanctions,” said Maas.Also read: Myanmar Struck by Bloodshed, 1,000 More Flee to India

“We do not intend to punish the Myanmar people, but those who blatantly violate human rights,” he continued in a statement, as reported by Reuters on Monday (22/3/2021).

Mass said EU sanctions against Myanmar would target people responsible for street violence and were not meant to punish the Myanmar people.

Meanwhile, Head of EU Foreign Policy, Kosep Borrell said that his party would impose sanctions on 11 people related to the February 1 coup.Also read: Saudi Arabian men are prohibited from marrying Myanmar women, why?

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