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Pope: “I too kneel on the streets of Myanmar”
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- Creato: 17 Marzo 2021
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Courage of Sister Ann Rosa Nu Tawng
He was obviously evoking the powerful image of Myanmar Catholic nun, Sister Ann Rosa Nu Tawng, who recently dissuaded the security forces from harming the peaceful protesters. The incident took place on Feb. 28 in Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin state, as the police readied themselves to crack down on the street protesters. Undeterred by the danger, the 45-year-old Xaverian nun approached the police. Then kneeling down before them she pleaded with folded hands not to harm the unarmed demonstrators. She was ordered to leave immediately, but she stood her ground, saying, “Just shoot me if you want to. The protesters have no weapons and they are just showing their desire peacefully.” The video of her daring act went viral on social media, with various media networks, including the BBC, giving her coverage.
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