You call Myca’s president and urge her to deal with protesters peacefully and respect their civil rights.
The United States doesn’t want to trade with a country whose police harm peaceful protesters. Furthermore, a violent police response just feeds the civil unrest, which is making it difficult to deliver humanitarian aid.
The president replies that the protesters, not the government, are interfering with aid delivery. She says that she will solve the problem by cracking down on the protesters.
The next day, the civil rights activists stay peaceful. But the president decides that the crowd is too large and orders the National Police to break it up. They use batons and dogs to disperse the protesters.
— Graffiti scrawled on walls in Myca’s capital cityStand for democracy now!”
“Demand your voice! Demand your vote!”
“No more backing down!
— U.S. Peace Corps safety announcementWe advise all Peace Corps volunteers in Myca to avoid large public gatherings for their own safety. If you see a crowd forming, leave the area immediately.
— Interfaith Council of MycaMyca’s faith leaders stand with the students in their quest for greater rights. We regret the government’s violent actions.
