Myanmar’s military junta is the object of disapproval from many directions. Han Lay, Myanmar’s nominee for the Miss Grand International 2020 coronation, used the stage to address the deteriorating conditions in her country. This article is published in RAPPLER.COM:

Amid the glitz and glamor of the Miss Grand International 2020 coronation night, Myanmar candidate Han Lay took the stage to speak about the worsening situation in her country.

Myanmar is currently experiencing a crisis of democracy, after the military took control of the country on February 1, detaining elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other members of the National League for Democracy.

Since then, the country’s citizens have taken to the streets to protest the military takeover, with nearly 400 losing their lives since the coup.

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