“Burma, like Ukraine, is fighting for democracy and peace”

“If Burma received even 1% of the aid received by Ukraine, we could put an end to this terrorist regime,” says Dr Sasa. Youtube Dr. Sasa

MAINTENANCE – Almost two years after the putsch, the spokesperson for the Burmese government in exile calls on the international community to recognize its legitimacy.

Phnom Penh

Dr. Sasa, Minister for International Cooperation and spokesman for the Burmese government in exile, discusses the political situation in Burma. Since the coup of 1^is February 2021, the country is plunged into a latent civil war. Neither the military junta in power nor the pro-democracy opposition, which has engaged in armed struggle, is gaining any real ascendancy over the other. In the land of the Thousand Pagodas, the population is paying a high price: civilian casualties are increasing as fighting breaks out, especially in the central plains and the eastern mountains. Many have no choice but exile. Fundamental freedoms are also flouted by the ruling junta: on November 30, a dozen pro-democracy activists, including seven students, were sentenced to death by a military tribunal. Their execution can take place at any time. Dr Sasa, whose real name is Salai Maung Taing San, recalls that the National Unity Government (NUG) has the legitimacy by…

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