It is one of those sad stories emblematic of what has become of Burma since the coup of February 1: everyone arrogates to themselves the right to speak in the name ” of the Burmese people “, To judge, condemn and execute others in the name of” higher values “Or in order to defend the” human rights “. That their attitude violates these same Human rights constitutes a deep incoherence which does not seem to bother them… It is the online media Coconuts Yangon telling the story: Burmese badminton champion Thet Htar Thuzar is on the list of 42 participants who will compete for the Olympic singles title in this sport at the Tokyo 2020 Games to be held … from July 23 to August 8, 2021 The young woman, who has been involved in the world of badminton since her birth – her parents are former high-level players, her father is a coach – has also written on her Facebook account: ” After many years, my dream had really come true. I will be competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. We can smile for a moment in the midst of a difficult time like this. My success is the success of all the people of Burma ».
Unfortunately, as the Mila case in France has just recalled, social media now allows those who bark to bark ever louder and judge ever harder, without regard for the right to free will and privacy. , a right nevertheless registered as human right by the conventions and charters of the United Nations… Thus, Thet Htar Thuzar finds himself with aggressive and unkind comments that Coconuts quote: “ If you want to go, do it. But don’t speak for people and say you want to make them smile. You do it for yourself and for the public good Wrote a Facebook user named Grace, a pseudonym most likely. ” Personally, I no longer encourage selfish people who do not participate in the civil disobedience movement »Sends Htet Wai Phyo. ” You go there for your own sake. It has nothing to do with the people of Burma and you don’t even represent us. So never use us as a stepping stone to your exit if you still have some respect for our fallen heroes. Says Hninn Ei Kyaw.
And a whole series of equivalent comments as the young woman openly participated in demonstrations, taking more risks than the anonymous given her notoriety, and the mass of those giving advice online behind pseudonyms in the name of this same Burmese people do not receive a threatening message about their right to speak for others. In 2013, during the Southeast Asian Games held in Burma, Thet Htar Thuzar was massively applauded when she defended the colors of her country, then under transitional military government. She was 14 years old …
What, despite everything, some Internet users remember: ” We may be suffering from difficult times in our country but you make us proud! Let the world know that even in dark times, Burma still has amazing athletes and citizens Comments Phone Kyaw Moe Myint. ” I support you. Go in pursuit of your dream. Show them what you are, my girl ”, one can read in another comment posted by Coconuts Yangon.
