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filter, Myanmar: Top UN officials condemn military’s ‘shameful, cowardly’ attacks on peaceful protesters, Myanmar: UN chief condemns killing of civilians during brutal crackdown on protestors, Myanmar army putting country’s future at risk, UN Special Envoy warns, Myanmar: UN expert calls for emergency summit, warns conditions ‘likely to get much worse’, UN’s top human rights forum passes resolutions on Belarus, Myanmar, UN rushes to help Cox’s Bazar refugees following massive blaze, Scores of schools ‘reportedly occupied’ by security forces in Myanmar, as Guterres condemns continuing brutality, Probe announced into alleged Tigray rights violations: UN rights office, Monday’s blaze uprooted more than 45,000 mostly ethnic Rohingya, Myanmar: UN expert urges emergency summit to head off deepening crisis, Rise in global COVID19 infections for fourth week in a row, UN chief reaffirms solidarity with Niger, after second deadly attack, Top UN rights forum supports call for international action on Belarus, Myanmar. “Malaysia reaffirms the strong support for Myanmar’s democratic transition, peace process and inclusive economic development,” it said in a statement. The UN Security Council is meeting today to discuss the military coup in Myanmar. “These developments represent a serious blow to democratic reforms in Myanmar,” said a statement from the U.N. chief's spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric. We encourage the pursuance of dialogue, reconciliation and the return to normalcy in accordance with the will and interests of the people of Myanmar.”. Woodward says “at the moment, we don’t have specific ideas on measures.” At the U.N., that often means sanctions. Day 1, Japan Stage - SDG Global Festival of Action 2021: A Turning Point For People and Planet (25-26 March). “The military’s actions show utter disdain for the democratic elections held in November and the right of Myanmar’s people to choose their own government,” said Phil Robertson, HRW's deputy Asia director. AFP - March 3, 2021 8:25 AM ... Britain has requested a new United Nations Security Council meeting … Malaysia called for Myanmar to resolve any electoral discrepancies peacefully through legal mechanisms and dialogue. Scores of schools ‘reportedly occupied’ by security forces in Myanmar: No ‘fix’ to police violence, without tackling scourge in society, Concern over Belarus crackdown on disability rights activists. All the latest updates as world leaders gather in New York for the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly. UN human rights body opens session as Myanmar concerns loom. The announcement follows days of concern about the threat of a military coup and comes as the country’s new Parliament session was to begin. An announcer on military-owned Myawaddy TV made the announcement Monday morning. Similar rallies supporting the military were held last week. New York [US], March 6 (ANI): As pro-democracy protests continue to intensify, UN Special Envoy for Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener on Friday (local time) called for a "collective responsibility towards the people of Myanmar to safeguard their democratic aspirations". The General Assembly meeting was called to hear a briefing from the UN special envoy for Myanmar, Christine Schraner Burgener, who said it is time to “sound the alarm” about the coup. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned the coup and arrests of government officials in Myanmar. The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday it is “deeply disturbed” that the crackdown on peaceful protesters in Myanmar “continues to intensify”, with a soaring death toll on the streets, increasingly aggressive use of lethal force, arbitrary arrests, and reports of torture in custody. “The United States opposes any attempt to alter the outcome of recent elections or impede Myanmar’s democratic transition, and will take action against those responsible if these steps are not reversed,” the statement said. Leaders in the Asia-Pacific region are expressing concern about the military's actions in Myanmar and detentions of top civilian leaders. 07:30 am Day 1, Main Stage - SDG Global Festival of Action 2021: A Turning Point For People and Planet (25-26 March). The news service cited Myo Nyunt, a spokesman for Suu Kyi’s ruling National League for Democracy party. Some vehicles had loudspeakers blaring music and most carried the national flag. NAYPYITAW, Myanmar -- The Latest on the military takeover in Myanmar (all times local): The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday on the military coup in Myanmar, which Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called “a serious blow to democratic reforms” in the Southeast Asian nation. The U.S. Embassy in Myanmar said on its Facebook page that the road to the international airport in Yangon, the country’s s biggest city, had been closed Monday. “Japan believes it is important to resolve the problem peacefully through dialogue between the related parties based on democratic process,” Kato said. The US and others in the international community have swiftly and sharply condemned the military coup in Myanmar… The military in Myanmar has turned on citizens and is putting the nation’s future at risk, the UN Special Envoy for the country warned on Friday in a statement issued on the eve of the annual celebration of Armed Forces Day. The announcement that the military was taking control came on the first day Myanmar’s Parliament was to convene following the November elections. Myanmar military television said Monday morning the military was taking control of the country for one year and Suu Kyi and others had been detained. Pickup trucks carrying about half a dozen people each cruised in small swarms through the main streets of Yangon, the country’s biggest city. ... USA TODAY. The U.S. Embassy also issued a “security alert” saying it was aware of the detention of Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi as well as the shutdown of some Internet service, including in Yangon. The action came on the day that Myanmar’s Parliament was to convene with new members sworn in following November elections. UN meeting sought as Myanmar forces fire on anti-coup protests Sunday was the bloodiest day since the February 1 coup, with the UN saying that at least 18 protesters were killed. The Irrawaddy, an established online news service, reported that State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi Suu Kyi, the nation’s top leader, and the country’s president, Win Myint, were both detained before dawn Monday. "We hope that the situation will return to normal as soon as possible.”. China said it was still gathering information about Monday's developments in Myanmar. Amnesty International noted that violence and extrajudicial killings had marked past coups and urged Myanmar's armed forces to exercise restraint. UN General Assembly 2019: All the latest updates. “We call on Burmese military leaders to release all government officials and civil society leaders and respect the will of the people of Burma as expressed in democratic elections on November 8,” Blinken said in a statement from Washington. “The concurrent arrests of prominent political activists and human rights defenders sends a chilling message that the military authorities will not tolerate any dissent,” Amnesty International said. Myanmar lawmakers were to gather Monday for the first session of Parliament since last year’s election, with tension lingering over recent comments by the military that were widely seen as threatening a coup. Dujarric said the U.N. fears the military action “may make the situation worse” for the estimated 600,000 Rohingya that remain in northern Rakhine state, including 120,000 people “who are effectively confined to camps.”. A military takeover in the country was announced Monday morning on the day Myanmar’s Parliament was to convene with new members sworn in following November elections. The military said it acted because Suu Kyi’s government failed to address its allegations of widespread voter fraud and other election-related issues. “The democratic wishes of the people of Myanmar must be respected, and the National Assembly peacefully re-convened,” Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab tweeted. Bachelet said in a statement from Geneva that there are “deep fears of a violent crackdown on dissenting voices” and pressed for the military to “refrain from using unnecessary or excessive force.”. The UN Security Council began an emergency meeting on Myanmar Tuesday during which it was due to discuss a draft text calling for a return to civilian power following the country's military coup. UN's top court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya from genocide This article is more than 1 year old Momentous pronouncement at Hague rejects Aung San Suu Kyi’s defence of … Myanmar coup: Fears grow for 600,000 Rohingya Muslims still in the country. UN meeting sought as Myanmar releases over 500 detainees Riot police officers detain demonstrators during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, on March 2, … “We reiterate that the political stability in ASEAN Member States is essential to achieving a peaceful, stable and prosperous ASEAN Community. At least 15 people have died in a massive fire at a refugee camp in southern Bangladesh, home mainly to Rohingyas who fled neighbouring Myanmar, and 400 are still missing. The actions came on the day Myanmar’s Parliament was to convene with new members sworn in following November elections. “We call for the immediate release of all those detained and the restoration of the democratic process,” Sánchez said Monday in a tweet. The U.S. and Australia have expressed concerned about a reported coup in Myanmar and urged its military to respect the rule of law. Human rights groups are calling for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian leaders in Myanmar. 22 July 2019 S/2019/591: This was the summary of the meeting on Myanmar … Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi expressed “serious concern” about developments in Myanmar and called for the release of leader Aung San Suu Kyi. He expressed “grave concern” about the declaration that all legislative, executive and judicial powers have been transferred to the military. The U.S. State Department earlier issued a statement say it was “alarmed” by Monday's military takeover. He added that Germany and its European Union partners reaffirm their support for the further democratization of Myanmar and the efforts of the civilian government to “promote peace, human rights and economic development,” and said that he hopes the military leadership would "respect the democratic will of its people and recognize the result of the elections.”. Online news portal Myanmar Now cited unidentified sources about the arrest of Suu Kyi and her party’s chairperson early Monday and did not have further details. “Turkey is opposed to all kinds of coups and military intervention,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the detention of Myanmar's civilian leaders as the military announced it was taking control of the country for one year. UN Human Rights Body Opens Session as Myanmar Concerns Loom The U.N.’s top human rights body opened its first and highest-level meeting of 2021. Myanmar military television said Monday morning the military was taking control of the country for one year and Suu Kyi and others had been detained. “The United States stands with the people of Burma in their aspirations for democracy, freedom, peace, and development. Free Malaysia Today (FMT) 26 C. Kuala Lumpur. Myanmar military television says the military has taken control of the country for one year. The announcement on military-controlled Myawaddy TV came after an earlier declaration that because national stability was in jeopardy, all government functions would be transferred to military chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing under a provision in the 2008 constitution that was issued under military rule. It called for the immediate release of all elected leaders, political figures and civilians and for the country’s Parliament to convene as soon as possible. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expressing alarm about Myanmar's military detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian leaders. In a statement issued later in the day, the UN Secretary-General condemned the "continuing brutal violence" being directed at peaceful protesters as the death toll mounts. It said the results of parliamentary elections in November must be respected. We are concerned about this abrupt interruption of the democratic transition process and we ask that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms be guaranteed.”. “The Constitution and the electoral results must be respected.”. Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne called for the release of Suu Kyi and others detained. “The military’s actions are jeopardizing all the progress made on the path to democratic change in Myanmar,” Maas said. The military has argued those elections were tainted by fraud, but the elections commission last week rejected those claims as lacking evidence. Myanmar: UN Security Council must act urgently, hold military accountable 2 February 2021, 10:00 UTC Ahead of the UN Security Council’s emergency closed meeting on Myanmar today, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director of Advocacy Sherine Tadros said: Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, said she was alarmed by reports that 45 people have been detained and urged their immediate release. “We have always supported transition to democracy and efforts to promote lasting peace, freedom, human rights and prosperity for all the people of Myanmar,” the Czech ministry tweeted on Monday. FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Myanmar military Commander-in-Chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing casts his ballot at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reiterated his country's opposition to any attempt to alter the election results and urged all parties to adhere to democratic norms. The vote of the people must be respected and civilian leaders released.”. A statement released by Singapore's foreign ministry said it hoped all parties in Myanmar would work toward a positive and peaceful outcome. “The United States is alarmed by reports that the Burmese military has taken steps to undermine the country’s democratic transition, including the arrest of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian officials in Burma,” White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said in a statement from Washington. “We strongly urge the military again to restore a democratic political system as soon as possible.”. Von der Leyen and Michel said the results of the elections should be respected, while European Parliament President David Sassoli said Europeans are united in the “condemnation of the coup” and belief that democracy should be restored. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel joined the criticism after Myanmar military television said the military was taking control of the country for one year. The UN’s top rights forum passed resolutions condemning abuses of fundamental freedoms in Belarus and Myanmar on Wednesday, in response to ongoing concerns over the human rights situation in both countries. The military has claimed the election was tainted by fraud but an election board rejected those claims as lacking evidence. Myanmar: UN expert urges emergency summit to head off deepening crisis GENEVA (25 March 2021) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, today warned that the pace and scope of the international response to the military coup in Myanmar is falling short of what is required to head off a deepening crisis. By. While China’s ruling Communist Party tends to favor fellow authoritarian regimes, it has had a fractious history with Myanmar's military, sometimes related to its campaigns against ethnic Chinese minority groups and the drug trade along their long, mountainous border. Speaking at an Arria-formula meeting on Myanmar today (23 Aug), Coomaraswamy underscored the need for security sector reform in Myanmar under civilian oversight. Suu Kyi’s party won a landslide victory in last November’s elections, humiliating the opposition USDP. A statement from the Foreign Ministry said: “The will of the population clearly emerged in the last elections and must be respected. Top officials in the European Union condemned the military’s actions in Myanmar and the detentions of top civilian leaders as a coup, and called for the restoration of the government. The military said it staged its takeover Monday, during which it detained Suu Kyi and other officials, because her government would not address its allegations of widespread voter fraud and other election flaws. The UN Security Council is meeting to discuss the crisis and the long-term threat to … Some also displayed Buddhist flags. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo, File). Fact check: Posts mislead about VP Harris' response to question about migrant influx. “There is potential for civil and political unrest in Burma, and we will continue to monitor the situation,” it said, using Myanmar's former name. The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday on the military coup in Myanmar… NEW YORK, March 6 ― Myanmar security forces used tear gas and stun grenades to break up a protest in Yangon today, just hours after a United Nations special envoy called on the Security Council to take action against the ruling junta for the killings of … Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said the government had issued a safety advisory to Japanese citizens to be careful in the event of possible clashes. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: “I condemn the coup and unlawful imprisonment of civilians, including Aung San Suu Kyi, in Myanmar. Reports says a military coup has taken place in Myanmar and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained under house arrest. The behind-closed-doors discussions, held by videoconference, started at 10:00 am in New York (1500 GMT) and was expected to last two hours. 6, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon, Myanmar Phone: (0)1 542911-9, Fax: (0)1 545634,544531 She said President Joe Biden had been briefed on the reported developments. The Foreign Ministry urged Myanmar’s military and all relevant parties to give priority to upholding the rule of law, and maintain peace and security. Supporters of Myanmar’s military and the political party it backs held small rallies Monday to celebrate the ousting of the government of Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy party. However, there was little public sign of significant unrest. Ahead of the UN Security Council’s emergency closed meeting on Myanmar today, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director of Advocacy Sherine Tadros said: “What we are witnessing in Myanmar didn’t just suddenly happen. 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25 Mar 2021 - 9.00 - 11.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. General discussion (Item 3) (continued) ---The sixty-fifth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 15 to 26 March 2021 under the theme “Women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life and the empowerment of women and girls”. ... UK calls for UN meeting on Myanmar. The announcement said once the election is held, the military would hand power to the winner. Its report said that the party’s Central Executive Committee members, lawmakers and regional Cabinet members had also been taken into custody. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday on the military coup in Myanmar, which Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called “a serious blow to democratic reforms” in the Southeast Asian nation. Britain condemned the Myanmar's military’s actions and called for the release of all those detained. “We support the country’s legitimate leadership and call for their immediate release,” the Foreign Ministry said. The meeting, to be held by videoconference, will take place behind closed doors, says the calendar -- which was approved Monday by council members. “I urge the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar at this time, and for all states with influence to take steps to prevent the crumbling of the fragile democratic and human rights gains made by Myanmar during its transition from military rule,” Bachelet said. Apply

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filter, Myanmar: Top UN officials condemn military’s ‘shameful, cowardly’ attacks on peaceful protesters, Myanmar: UN chief condemns killing of civilians during brutal crackdown on protestors, Myanmar army putting country’s future at risk, UN Special Envoy warns, Myanmar: UN expert calls for emergency summit, warns conditions ‘likely to get much worse’, UN’s top human rights forum passes resolutions on Belarus, Myanmar, UN rushes to help Cox’s Bazar refugees following massive blaze, Scores of schools ‘reportedly occupied’ by security forces in Myanmar, as Guterres condemns continuing brutality, Probe announced into alleged Tigray rights violations: UN rights office, Monday’s blaze uprooted more than 45,000 mostly ethnic Rohingya, Myanmar: UN expert urges emergency summit to head off deepening crisis, Rise in global COVID19 infections for fourth week in a row, UN chief reaffirms solidarity with Niger, after second deadly attack, Top UN rights forum supports call for international action on Belarus, Myanmar. “Malaysia reaffirms the strong support for Myanmar’s democratic transition, peace process and inclusive economic development,” it said in a statement. The UN Security Council is meeting today to discuss the military coup in Myanmar. “These developments represent a serious blow to democratic reforms in Myanmar,” said a statement from the U.N. chief's spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric. We encourage the pursuance of dialogue, reconciliation and the return to normalcy in accordance with the will and interests of the people of Myanmar.”. Woodward says “at the moment, we don’t have specific ideas on measures.” At the U.N., that often means sanctions. Day 1, Japan Stage - SDG Global Festival of Action 2021: A Turning Point For People and Planet (25-26 March). “The military’s actions show utter disdain for the democratic elections held in November and the right of Myanmar’s people to choose their own government,” said Phil Robertson, HRW's deputy Asia director. AFP - March 3, 2021 8:25 AM ... Britain has requested a new United Nations Security Council meeting … Malaysia called for Myanmar to resolve any electoral discrepancies peacefully through legal mechanisms and dialogue. Scores of schools ‘reportedly occupied’ by security forces in Myanmar: No ‘fix’ to police violence, without tackling scourge in society, Concern over Belarus crackdown on disability rights activists. All the latest updates as world leaders gather in New York for the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly. UN human rights body opens session as Myanmar concerns loom. The announcement follows days of concern about the threat of a military coup and comes as the country’s new Parliament session was to begin. An announcer on military-owned Myawaddy TV made the announcement Monday morning. Similar rallies supporting the military were held last week. New York [US], March 6 (ANI): As pro-democracy protests continue to intensify, UN Special Envoy for Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener on Friday (local time) called for a "collective responsibility towards the people of Myanmar to safeguard their democratic aspirations". The General Assembly meeting was called to hear a briefing from the UN special envoy for Myanmar, Christine Schraner Burgener, who said it is time to “sound the alarm” about the coup. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned the coup and arrests of government officials in Myanmar. The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday it is “deeply disturbed” that the crackdown on peaceful protesters in Myanmar “continues to intensify”, with a soaring death toll on the streets, increasingly aggressive use of lethal force, arbitrary arrests, and reports of torture in custody. “The United States opposes any attempt to alter the outcome of recent elections or impede Myanmar’s democratic transition, and will take action against those responsible if these steps are not reversed,” the statement said. Leaders in the Asia-Pacific region are expressing concern about the military's actions in Myanmar and detentions of top civilian leaders. 07:30 am Day 1, Main Stage - SDG Global Festival of Action 2021: A Turning Point For People and Planet (25-26 March). The news service cited Myo Nyunt, a spokesman for Suu Kyi’s ruling National League for Democracy party. Some vehicles had loudspeakers blaring music and most carried the national flag. NAYPYITAW, Myanmar -- The Latest on the military takeover in Myanmar (all times local): The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday on the military coup in Myanmar, which Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called “a serious blow to democratic reforms” in the Southeast Asian nation. The U.S. Embassy in Myanmar said on its Facebook page that the road to the international airport in Yangon, the country’s s biggest city, had been closed Monday. “Japan believes it is important to resolve the problem peacefully through dialogue between the related parties based on democratic process,” Kato said. The US and others in the international community have swiftly and sharply condemned the military coup in Myanmar… The military in Myanmar has turned on citizens and is putting the nation’s future at risk, the UN Special Envoy for the country warned on Friday in a statement issued on the eve of the annual celebration of Armed Forces Day. The announcement that the military was taking control came on the first day Myanmar’s Parliament was to convene following the November elections. Myanmar military television said Monday morning the military was taking control of the country for one year and Suu Kyi and others had been detained. Pickup trucks carrying about half a dozen people each cruised in small swarms through the main streets of Yangon, the country’s biggest city. ... USA TODAY. The U.S. Embassy also issued a “security alert” saying it was aware of the detention of Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi as well as the shutdown of some Internet service, including in Yangon. The action came on the day that Myanmar’s Parliament was to convene with new members sworn in following November elections. UN meeting sought as Myanmar forces fire on anti-coup protests Sunday was the bloodiest day since the February 1 coup, with the UN saying that at least 18 protesters were killed. The Irrawaddy, an established online news service, reported that State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi Suu Kyi, the nation’s top leader, and the country’s president, Win Myint, were both detained before dawn Monday. "We hope that the situation will return to normal as soon as possible.”. China said it was still gathering information about Monday's developments in Myanmar. Amnesty International noted that violence and extrajudicial killings had marked past coups and urged Myanmar's armed forces to exercise restraint. UN General Assembly 2019: All the latest updates. “We call on Burmese military leaders to release all government officials and civil society leaders and respect the will of the people of Burma as expressed in democratic elections on November 8,” Blinken said in a statement from Washington. “The concurrent arrests of prominent political activists and human rights defenders sends a chilling message that the military authorities will not tolerate any dissent,” Amnesty International said. Myanmar lawmakers were to gather Monday for the first session of Parliament since last year’s election, with tension lingering over recent comments by the military that were widely seen as threatening a coup. Dujarric said the U.N. fears the military action “may make the situation worse” for the estimated 600,000 Rohingya that remain in northern Rakhine state, including 120,000 people “who are effectively confined to camps.”. A military takeover in the country was announced Monday morning on the day Myanmar’s Parliament was to convene with new members sworn in following November elections. The military said it acted because Suu Kyi’s government failed to address its allegations of widespread voter fraud and other election-related issues. “The democratic wishes of the people of Myanmar must be respected, and the National Assembly peacefully re-convened,” Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab tweeted. Bachelet said in a statement from Geneva that there are “deep fears of a violent crackdown on dissenting voices” and pressed for the military to “refrain from using unnecessary or excessive force.”. The UN Security Council began an emergency meeting on Myanmar Tuesday during which it was due to discuss a draft text calling for a return to civilian power following the country's military coup. UN's top court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya from genocide This article is more than 1 year old Momentous pronouncement at Hague rejects Aung San Suu Kyi’s defence of … Myanmar coup: Fears grow for 600,000 Rohingya Muslims still in the country. UN meeting sought as Myanmar releases over 500 detainees Riot police officers detain demonstrators during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, on March 2, … “We reiterate that the political stability in ASEAN Member States is essential to achieving a peaceful, stable and prosperous ASEAN Community. At least 15 people have died in a massive fire at a refugee camp in southern Bangladesh, home mainly to Rohingyas who fled neighbouring Myanmar, and 400 are still missing. The actions came on the day Myanmar’s Parliament was to convene with new members sworn in following November elections. “We call for the immediate release of all those detained and the restoration of the democratic process,” Sánchez said Monday in a tweet. The U.S. and Australia have expressed concerned about a reported coup in Myanmar and urged its military to respect the rule of law. Human rights groups are calling for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian leaders in Myanmar. 22 July 2019 S/2019/591: This was the summary of the meeting on Myanmar … Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi expressed “serious concern” about developments in Myanmar and called for the release of leader Aung San Suu Kyi. He expressed “grave concern” about the declaration that all legislative, executive and judicial powers have been transferred to the military. The U.S. State Department earlier issued a statement say it was “alarmed” by Monday's military takeover. He added that Germany and its European Union partners reaffirm their support for the further democratization of Myanmar and the efforts of the civilian government to “promote peace, human rights and economic development,” and said that he hopes the military leadership would "respect the democratic will of its people and recognize the result of the elections.”. Online news portal Myanmar Now cited unidentified sources about the arrest of Suu Kyi and her party’s chairperson early Monday and did not have further details. “Turkey is opposed to all kinds of coups and military intervention,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the detention of Myanmar's civilian leaders as the military announced it was taking control of the country for one year. UN Human Rights Body Opens Session as Myanmar Concerns Loom The U.N.’s top human rights body opened its first and highest-level meeting of 2021. Myanmar military television said Monday morning the military was taking control of the country for one year and Suu Kyi and others had been detained. “The United States stands with the people of Burma in their aspirations for democracy, freedom, peace, and development. Free Malaysia Today (FMT) 26 C. Kuala Lumpur. Myanmar military television says the military has taken control of the country for one year. The announcement on military-controlled Myawaddy TV came after an earlier declaration that because national stability was in jeopardy, all government functions would be transferred to military chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing under a provision in the 2008 constitution that was issued under military rule. It called for the immediate release of all elected leaders, political figures and civilians and for the country’s Parliament to convene as soon as possible. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expressing alarm about Myanmar's military detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian leaders. In a statement issued later in the day, the UN Secretary-General condemned the "continuing brutal violence" being directed at peaceful protesters as the death toll mounts. It said the results of parliamentary elections in November must be respected. We are concerned about this abrupt interruption of the democratic transition process and we ask that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms be guaranteed.”. “The Constitution and the electoral results must be respected.”. Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne called for the release of Suu Kyi and others detained. “The military’s actions are jeopardizing all the progress made on the path to democratic change in Myanmar,” Maas said. The military has argued those elections were tainted by fraud, but the elections commission last week rejected those claims as lacking evidence. Myanmar: UN Security Council must act urgently, hold military accountable 2 February 2021, 10:00 UTC Ahead of the UN Security Council’s emergency closed meeting on Myanmar today, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director of Advocacy Sherine Tadros said: Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, said she was alarmed by reports that 45 people have been detained and urged their immediate release. “We have always supported transition to democracy and efforts to promote lasting peace, freedom, human rights and prosperity for all the people of Myanmar,” the Czech ministry tweeted on Monday. FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Myanmar military Commander-in-Chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing casts his ballot at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reiterated his country's opposition to any attempt to alter the election results and urged all parties to adhere to democratic norms. The vote of the people must be respected and civilian leaders released.”. A statement released by Singapore's foreign ministry said it hoped all parties in Myanmar would work toward a positive and peaceful outcome. “The United States is alarmed by reports that the Burmese military has taken steps to undermine the country’s democratic transition, including the arrest of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian officials in Burma,” White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said in a statement from Washington. “We strongly urge the military again to restore a democratic political system as soon as possible.”. Von der Leyen and Michel said the results of the elections should be respected, while European Parliament President David Sassoli said Europeans are united in the “condemnation of the coup” and belief that democracy should be restored. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel joined the criticism after Myanmar military television said the military was taking control of the country for one year. The UN’s top rights forum passed resolutions condemning abuses of fundamental freedoms in Belarus and Myanmar on Wednesday, in response to ongoing concerns over the human rights situation in both countries. The military has claimed the election was tainted by fraud but an election board rejected those claims as lacking evidence. Myanmar: UN expert urges emergency summit to head off deepening crisis GENEVA (25 March 2021) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, today warned that the pace and scope of the international response to the military coup in Myanmar is falling short of what is required to head off a deepening crisis. By. While China’s ruling Communist Party tends to favor fellow authoritarian regimes, it has had a fractious history with Myanmar's military, sometimes related to its campaigns against ethnic Chinese minority groups and the drug trade along their long, mountainous border. Speaking at an Arria-formula meeting on Myanmar today (23 Aug), Coomaraswamy underscored the need for security sector reform in Myanmar under civilian oversight. Suu Kyi’s party won a landslide victory in last November’s elections, humiliating the opposition USDP. A statement from the Foreign Ministry said: “The will of the population clearly emerged in the last elections and must be respected. Top officials in the European Union condemned the military’s actions in Myanmar and the detentions of top civilian leaders as a coup, and called for the restoration of the government. The military said it staged its takeover Monday, during which it detained Suu Kyi and other officials, because her government would not address its allegations of widespread voter fraud and other election flaws. The UN Security Council is meeting to discuss the crisis and the long-term threat to … Some also displayed Buddhist flags. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo, File). Fact check: Posts mislead about VP Harris' response to question about migrant influx. “There is potential for civil and political unrest in Burma, and we will continue to monitor the situation,” it said, using Myanmar's former name. The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday on the military coup in Myanmar… NEW YORK, March 6 ― Myanmar security forces used tear gas and stun grenades to break up a protest in Yangon today, just hours after a United Nations special envoy called on the Security Council to take action against the ruling junta for the killings of … Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said the government had issued a safety advisory to Japanese citizens to be careful in the event of possible clashes. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: “I condemn the coup and unlawful imprisonment of civilians, including Aung San Suu Kyi, in Myanmar. Reports says a military coup has taken place in Myanmar and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained under house arrest. The behind-closed-doors discussions, held by videoconference, started at 10:00 am in New York (1500 GMT) and was expected to last two hours. 6, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon, Myanmar Phone: (0)1 542911-9, Fax: (0)1 545634,544531 She said President Joe Biden had been briefed on the reported developments. The Foreign Ministry urged Myanmar’s military and all relevant parties to give priority to upholding the rule of law, and maintain peace and security. Supporters of Myanmar’s military and the political party it backs held small rallies Monday to celebrate the ousting of the government of Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy party. However, there was little public sign of significant unrest. Ahead of the UN Security Council’s emergency closed meeting on Myanmar today, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director of Advocacy Sherine Tadros said: “What we are witnessing in Myanmar didn’t just suddenly happen. 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