Ann Rose Nu Twang’s act of courage was widely distributed on social networks in most of the Buddhist country. He did not stand out from the crowd, wearing a white habit and approaching the security forces who demanded a ceasefire.
From AFP Myitkyina News Journal
March 9, 2021- 12:00 p.m.
Sister Ann Rose Nu Twang kneels, stretches out her arms on a cross and begs Burmese forces not to shoot at children and vulnerable populations before a demonstration. EDH / AFP photographyHe kneels and two policemen do the same, shaking hands in respect for the nun. Others, on the other hand, remain indifferent, according to images released by a local point of sale, Myitkyina News Journal. “I begged them not to shoot […], that they will kill me instead. I raised my hands in forgiveness, “the nun told AFP. Photo EDH / AFPProtesters cover behind hastily erected tin barricades, wooden paneling and bricks. EDH / AFP photographyPolice and the army fired tear gas and fired grenades to try to disperse the crowd, which responded by firing projectiles. EDH / AFP photographyOn March 8, several hundred people, especially members of the Kachin ethnic group, took to the streets of Mytkyina (north), the usual scene of coup demonstrations. Photo EDH / AFPAt least 60 civilians have lost their lives in the coup and more than 1,800 have been arrested, according to the Association for the Assistance of Political Prisoners. EDH / AFP photographyThe state media denies any involvement of the police or the army in the deaths of civilians and ensures that the security forces must “contain the disturbances dictated by law.” EDH / AFP photographySister Ann Rose Nu Twang’s pleadings were unsuccessful, as three pro-democracy protesters were killed on the same day, March 8. EDH / AFP photographyIt is not known for sure where the shootings came from, but police and military have not hesitated to use live ammunition from the peaceful uprising against the coup that overthrew the civilian government in Aung San Suu Kyi began on February 1. EDH / AFP photographyAccording to the agency’s report, two other nuns arrived minutes later to support Ann Rose and said, “Stop, torture and kill people. That’s why people are angry and demonstrate,” one of them said. EDH / AFP photography
