YANGON: With security forces in Myanmar having shot dead at least 570 protesters and bystanders in the past two months, many of the country's residents see venturing out onto the street as a brave but foolhardy act.
Facebook users have taken to the social network to sell off their possessions, advertising that all the money raised will go to fund the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, formed by elected members of Parliament who were blocked from taking their seats by the coup. Formed from scratch shortly after the Feb 1 coup, the CRPH needs money to carry on its organising activities inside the country and diplomatic efforts abroad.
Last week, one young woman was offering her collection of K-pop music and memorabilia, especially of the band Exo. Anyone interested had to show her a receipt for a donation to CRPH, and the item would go to whoever gave the most.Security forces in Myanmar have shot dead at least 570 protesters and bystanders in the past two months.
China, Russia and ASEAN It is pushing Burma's civil war. Most ASEAN countries are slaves to China. We, the people of Burma, do not accept evil China and Russia
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