Blinken pledges 'firm action' against Myanmar military

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that his country will continue to take "firm action" against those who perpetrate violence against Myanmar people, who are demanding the restoration of their democratically elected government.

In a tweet, Blinken said, “We stand with the people of Burma."

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On Sunday, State Department spokesman Ned Price confirmed that the U.S. was "deeply concerned" about reports that Myanmar security forces fired on protesters.

Two anti-coup protesters were died on Saturday, after being shot by the police during a rally against the military takeover in Myanmar.

The United States (US) and the United Nations (UN) have condemned the use of force against the protesters, who are demanding a reversal of the February 1 coup and the release of Suu Kyi, activists and leaders of the National League for Democracy party.

Last month, the army carried out a military coup that shocked a country and brought it back into isolation after only years of leaving it.

Seeking to justify the coup that was condemned by many Western capitals, the army said it was “a necessity to preserve the stability of the country”