Monument erected for more than 1,300 USDP members killed

The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has lost 1,327 members since February 2021, according to the party.

A party spokeswoman, Daw Ya Min Myint Swe, told RFA that a memorial service was held at the USDP headquarters in Naypyidaw today, March 26.

"They surround a party," he said. If they supported it, the opposition would accuse them of killing him. This is not a symbol of democracy, so our party has suffered a lot. "We are erecting a monument to our colleagues who have lost their lives in the aftermath of such violence."

As many as 1,327 party members were killed in the assassination attempt. Daw Ya Min Myint Swe said the number could be higher if the party lists the killings, including the families of party members.

Today's ceremony was attended by party chairman Than Htay and top party leaders, who saluted the national flag and sang the national anthem. Party members and family members who lost their lives; A two-minute silence was observed in memory of those who supported the party. The party flag was cut in half. The USDP announced that the opening ceremony was held at the World Monument.

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) said on March 25 that 1,707 people had been killed in anti-coup activities by the military.

The National League for Democracy (NLD) said on March 18 that more than 800 party members, including top leaders of the National League for Democracy (NLD), have been arrested since the military coup.

At the time of the arrest, 16 members of the party were killed during torture during interrogation and inadequate medical care in prisons.