The Impact of Myanmar's 2021 Coup

Author : Hendra Maujana Saragih, Andi Dwi Cahya Karuniawan

Abstract :The events of Myanmar's military coup began on February 1, 2021. This was marked by the arrest of President Wint Myint and Aung San Suu Kyi. This arrest condition made Myanmar citizens hold a massive demonstration. This coup incident has put psychological and physical pressure on the people of Myanmar because they are in dire need of humanitarian assistance and international assistance. Myanmar's military regime is taking control of the situation but civilians are harmed by armed resistance. The chaotic conditions caused by the demonstrators have added to economic paralysis, uncontrollable poverty and food insecurity, and even great pressure on the health system in the midst of the Covid-19 wave.

Keywords :Myanmar coup, Covid-19, Socio-Economic Impact.

Conference Name :International Conference on Democracy, Governance and Human Rights (ICDGHR-24)

Conference Place Hanoi, Vietnam

Conference Date 7th Nov 2024