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	"author_name": "Chin Leaders of Tomorrow",
	"author_url": "https://actionnetwork.org/groups/chin-leaders-of-tomorrow",
	"title": "Demand Your House Representatives to Support the Fight for Democracy in Myanmar!",
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	"description": "On February 1, 2021, the Tatmadaw (military) of Myanmar staged a coup, detaining key leaders of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party. The coup is the Tatmadaw’s retaliation against the 2020 general election in which the NLD amassed nearly 60% of the people’s votes; the Tatmadaw denounced the results, citing unsubstantiated acts of “fraud.” This was immediately followed by the Tatmadaw censoring the press, shutting down the Internet, closing banks, cutting off global communication, and announcing a state of emergency in which they have seized full power for one year. As it stands, our brothers and sisters in Myanmar have been unlawfully thrust under the rule of a dangerous dictatorship that opposes the will of the people. As of February 15, the peaceful protestors in Myanmar have been met with coordinated, violent attacks by the Tatmadaw: arresting civilians, releasing armed and drugged prisoners to attack protesters, setting neighborhoods on fire, poisoning water supplies, and other acts of terror intended to quash the democratic spirit; on February 28th, at least 18 people were killed by security forces. The people of Myanmar now stand in bleak uncertainty of what is to come, reminded of the bloody 1988 Uprising, during which student-organized national protests demanding democratic rule were met with military violence and thousands of casualties. Myanmar is on the brink of a humanitarian disaster and requires immediate attention and support. The Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts have left many people in precarious situations; the military coup has now compounded the insecurity that Myanmar people face. Many people from across Myanmar society have gone on strike and taken to the streets in protest; civil servants have resigned their positions as they refuse to serve under the military. The disruption to the economy has left many, including the protestors themselves, facing increasing poverty and food insecurity. And without sustained support, many will be forced to withdraw from the Civil Disobedience Movement. Urge your House Representatives to co-sponsor the H.Res 134 bill! Actions need to be taken as quickly as possible.",
	"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/letters/demand-your-representative-to-support-democracy-in-myanmar/"
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