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The Myanmar military, which took power by force, began to manipulate the image by hiring famous lobbyists and spreading fake news to avoid sanctions from the international community. However, rebel politicians tortured and shot at private homes and the violent repression against citizens who demanded democratization continued. Although more than 50 people died due to armed repression, citizen protests continue demanding the resignation of the military and on the 8th a national general strike began.
The Guardian and Times of Israel reported on the 7th (local time) that the Myanmar military signed a contract with Ari Benmenashi, a lobbyist for the Israeli military intelligence agency. Ben Menash, an Israeli Canadian, worked for an Israeli military intelligence agency, then became a lobbyist working on the international stage. Benmenash’s clients included former Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe, Sudan’s military regime, and presidential candidates in Venezuela and Tunisia.
Ben Menashi immediately came up with a message for the Myanmar military. In a telephone interview with Reuters on the 7th, Benmenashi said: “He was hired to correct what other countries are misinterpreting with the Myanmar military.” “The military generals will leave politics after peacefully surrendering the regime and improving relations with the United States. He said, “We want to be away from China.” He also said: “Former torturer Aung San Suu Kyi is more involved in the Rohingya massacre than is known, and former adviser Suu Kyi has relied too heavily on China in recent years.” Ben Menashi said: “There was an effort to get closer to the West, like the United States, than to China in the military,” he argued. “The army did not want to be a puppet of China.” Benmenashi’s argument is interpreted to mean that former adviser Suji actively intervened in the Myanmar government’s oppression and massacre of the Rohingya, and the military initiated a coup to prevent Myanmar from coming under Chinese influence.
The Guardian reported that Benmenashi received large sums from the Myanmar military and decided to receive additional money if sanctions from the international community were lifted. Military personnel like General Min Aung Hlaing, who became the first to power in a coup, were on the sanctions list in the United States and Europe, and foreign assets were also frozen.
Fake news is also spreading. Myanmar’s state media Global New Light reported on the 3rd that the gunshot wound to the head of Chial, who died during the protests, cannot be caused by the bullets used by the police. This report was shared through social media even at times when the internet was blocked (1 am to 9 am), raising suspicions that there is an army behind it.
Outside, he tries to renew his image, but the level of repression against citizens is increasing. Myanmar media outlet Irawadi reported on the 7th that Kin Maung Rat, a politician from the National League for the League of Democratic Peoples (NLD) led by former adviser Suu Kyi, was tortured and died the day before after be detained by the military police.
Myan Manau said: “In the process of arresting members of the NLD, the army and police fired guns at private houses and even used flash grenades. They are using ruthless methods to suppress citizens.” The UN and the Myanmar Political Offenders Support Association said: “More than 1,700 people have been arrested since the coup.” Citizen resistance continues. On the 7th, tens of thousands of people participated in protests demanding the resignation of the military in various parts of Myanmar.
