Israeli officials have signaled for weeks that they hold ppl of Gaza responsible for Oct 7.
@nytimes
now reports that they've referred to dropping of atomic bombs on Japan in WWII in justifying their plans—what more does the world need to see to act to prevent further atrocities?
NEW🚨: Japan has effectively invited the Myanmar junta to former PM Shinzo Abe's state funeral on September 27, paving the way for commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing to possibly visit Japan for the first time since the 2021 military coup.
In 2017, the JP gov't provided ¥2.3 billion to Myanma Radio and Television (MRTV) to "expand" its broadcasting capabilities. MRTV is
#Tatmadaw
's propaganda machine, announcing death sentences and airing images of tortured protestors.
#SaveMyanmar
🚨BREAKING: Japan announced on September 20 it will suspend the military training of Tatmadaw soldiers from next year, citing the junta's decision to carry out the recent death penalties as a major factor.
PM Kishida on the Situation in
#Ukraine
. I will reiterate Japan stands together with the citizens of Ukraine who are doing their utmost in taking actions to defend their sovereignty & territory, as well as their homeland & their families(continue).
“The Japanese government’s claim that high-profile Japanese figures with strong contacts in the Myanmar military or government are acting in a private capacity is not new.”
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
This evening, three protesters including Toru Kubota, a
#Japanese
citizen, were reportedly arrested by military forces in a guerrilla protest on the main road,
#Yangon
's South Dagon. A camera with protest images and civil journalism and a banner were also seized.
#2022July30Coup
#Japan
may have suspended new aid to
#Myanmar
, but it can do more:
❶ Place targeted economic sanctions against
#Tatmadaw
leaders & military-owned companies, including asset freezes and travel bans
❷ Support a global arms embargo
❸ Suspend defense cooperation
#SaveMyanmar
Breaking: new
@hrw
research shows that Israel used a US weapon to strike an emergency center in Lebanon—killing 7 aid workers. We found no evidence of a military target, making this an unlawful attack on civilians. US & others should suspend arms to Israel
NEW:
#Japan
confirmed with
@hrw
it has NOT provided vehicles and wireless equipment to the Myanmar police, an ODA program announced last July. Unclear why the aid has been on hold for more than 6 months.
#SaveMyanmar
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
🚨NEW: A Japan-trained Myanmar military officer is stationed at an air force base implicated in serious abuses including indiscriminate airstrikes against civilians,
@hrw
and
@JusticeMyanmar
said today.
If
#Japan
votes yes on the
#UNGA
resolution calling for a global arms embargo on
#Myanmar
, it will be a major policy shift as Japan has abstained from all Myanmar-related resolutions since 2017.
#Japan
should not let the intl. community down.