Rights groups say the National Unity Government, made up of elected members, must be allowed to represent Myanmar at all UN bodies. A top United Nations committee has again blocked Myanmar’s military, which grabbed power in a February 2021 coup, from taking the country’s seat at the UN, according to diplomats and Myanmar rights groups. The decision means that Kyaw …
Military spokesman Zaw Min Tun says ASEAN special envoy cannot meet deposed civilian leader because she is facing court charges. Myanmar’s ruling military will not block a visit by ASEAN’s special envoy but will not allow him to meet detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi because she is charged with crimes, according to the military spokesman. The spokesman’s remarks …
Myanmar was scheduled to be one of the final speakers at the six-day gathering on Monday afternoon. But UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, “At this point, Myanmar is not speaking.” The dispute between Myanmar’s military rulers and the civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi that they ousted about who should represent the country at the United Nations hasn’t …
Civil society groups in Myanmar and overseas say Kyaw Moe Tun has been ‘crucial’ voice for country’s people and government overthrown by the military. In a letter to the members of the General Assembly that released on Monday, the group said Kyaw Moe Tun had provided a “crucial voice” at the UN for the people of Myanmar and the government …
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