CNI News

11 Feb 2023

There are signs that attempts are being made to establish democracy through violent means, SAC Chairman Snr Gen Min Aung Hlaing said.

The chairman made the remarks at the meeting on future tasks of the SAC in the morning of the 9th February.

Snr Gen Min Aung Hlaing said, "It can be seen that attempts are being made to establish democracy through violent means. There are differences between the conviction of EAOs and that of the terrorist organizations. Most EAOs have signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement. Armed groups that were founded after 2021 have emerged due to differences over democracy. Under the democratic system, no country nor government will accept armed violence."

It is questionable which institutions have overpowered democracy through violent means and a survey should be conducted to ask the people of Myanmar which institutions and individuals have overpowered democracy through the use of force, political observers said.

Snr Gen Min Aung Hlaing said, "As violent acts must be tackled during the second state of emergency, martial law has been imposed on sensitive townships to prevent violence. Martial law was imposed not on the people but on the law violators. The public is entitled to lead their lives in complete freedom in accordance with the rules and regulations. It is believed that stability will be restored in such areas during the upcoming six-month period."

He continued to say that the military is a guardian institution that stands firmly on the multi-party democracy and has to perform duties for security and stability and state responsibilities will be transferred to the winning party after the election."

On the other hand, the NUG, the PDF, the LDF and some EAOs have vowed to disrupt the elections.