Tales of Neighboring Nation Coups: Assisted by the US to RI’s Neighbors

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The coup that occurred in Myanmar made preventing between the army and armed civilians proceed to at the present time.

Quoting a BBC Worldwide report, the West, together with Indonesia’s neighbors, apparently had a hand in serving to the nation’s army junta make weapons. This was emphasised by various former high-ranking UN officers within the newest report by the Myanmar Particular Advisory Council.

The army, they insisted, might battle in opposition to its personal individuals due to provides from various corporations, from at the least 13 international locations.


There are certainly Western-led sanctions to isolate Myanmar. However the report notes that some UN member states proceed to promote weapons to the army.

What’s even stunning is that these corporations come from the USA (US), France, India, Japan to Israel. There are additionally neighbors of Indonesia, Singapore and Australia.

“These corporations provide the Myanmar army with uncooked supplies, coaching and equipment,” stated Yanghee Lee, who served because the UN Particular Rapporteur on Human Rights, within the report, printed Monday (16/1/2023).

Myanmar has by no means been attacked by a international nation… And Myanmar would not export any weapons. Since 1950, Myanmar is making its personal weapons to make use of in opposition to its personal individuals,” he added.

One of many proofs is the weapon used to bloodbath pro-democracy teams in Sagaing. The bloodbath reportedly additionally killed kids.

“A few of the tools used to fabricate the weapons is believed to have come from Austria. Excessive-precision machines made by Austrian provider GFM Steyr are utilized in a number of places,” the report stated once more referring to the manufacturing of the gun barrels.

“When machines require upkeep, they’re shipped to Taiwan, the place GFM Steyr technicians reportedly restored them earlier than being returned to Myanmar… However it’s unclear whether or not the Austrian firm’s technicians have been conscious they have been engaged on issues for use in Myanmar,” added the report.

Other than Australia, the next particulars the “involvement” of various international locations within the manufacturing of weapons for this Myanmar coup:

1. The uncooked supplies used come from China

2.Copper and iron from China and Singapore

3. Electrical fuse and detonator elements from India and Russia

4. Equipment Weapon factories got here from Germany, Japan, Ukraine and the US

5. The software program is from Israel and France.

“Singapore seems to be functioning as a transit hub… with Singaporean corporations working as intermediaries for each Myanmar army patrons and exterior suppliers,” the report particularly acknowledged.

Nevertheless, there was no affirmation from the corporate or nation talked about.

The Myanmar coup itself happened in February 2021. This eliminated Aung San Suu Kyi from the seat of presidency. Hundreds of individuals have been reportedly detained and died. Till now, the army junta has continued to crack down on the opposition camp.

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