China and Russia are among the top arms suppliers to Myanmar, as well as ideologically sympathetic to its ruling military. Weapons of war continue to be deployed in towns and cities to suppress opposition,” Bachelet said in a statement. “The national consequences are terrible and tragic. “The international community must redouble its efforts to restore democracy and prevent wider conflict before it is too late.”Myanmar opposition forces have one small consolation. “The military is suffering from the resistance, but whether these tactics will result in the military conceding is not clear.”
