“Blood-stained paint strike” in Myanmar

The junta’s opponents threw red paint today at Myanmar, on the second day of the traditional New Year celebration, in another action of their campaign for the restoration of democracy in the country.

Activists called on citizens to participate in the blood-stained paint strike They also threw red paint on the streets, on signs outside government buildings, while they painted red T-shirts, according to photos posted on social media.

According to AMBE, some people marched holding banners demanding the release of the head of the overthrown government of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been detained since February 1 and against whom many accusations have been made against the junta.

“Please save our leader, the future, the hope,” read one of the banners, which also had a photo of Suu Kyi being held by a young woman in Mandalay.

New Year’s Eve celebrations, also known as Thingyan Day, began on Tuesday, but pro-democracy activists canceled traditional celebrations, which include pouring holy water into the streets to focus on the campaign against the ruling army in Myanmar.

The military says protests are dwindling, but activists have been preparing for action during the holiday season, which ends on Saturday.

The Association for the Relief of Political Prisoners (AAPP) has announced that security forces have killed 710 protesters since February 1.

At the same time after coup Fighting between the army and armed minority organizations fighting for their autonomy has also resumed.

Government forces suffered heavy casualties in an attack on Kahin minority forces in northern Myanmar, according to the Myanmar Now news group.