Myanmar: UN chief urges return to civilian rule as crisis worsens
2025-01-30 12:00
UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Thursday for a return to civilian rule in Myanmar, as the country’s political and humanitarian crisis continues to worsen.
In a statement, Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” about the situation in Myanmar, where the military has been in power since a coup d’etat in February 2021.
“The military’s continued use of violence against civilians is unacceptable and must stop,” Guterres said. “The country’s political and humanitarian crisis is worsening, and the people of Myanmar are suffering.”
Guterres urged the military to release all political prisoners, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and to engage in a “genuine and inclusive dialogue” with all stakeholders.
“The people of Myanmar deserve to live in peace, democracy and dignity,” Guterres said. “The international community must stand in solidarity with them and support their aspirations.”
The UN Security Council has also expressed concern about the situation in Myanmar, and has called for the release of political prisoners and the restoration of democracy.
However, the military has shown no signs of willingness to compromise, and the crisis in Myanmar is likely to continue for some time to come.
Additional information
The military coup in Myanmar has been met with widespread condemnation from the international community. The United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union have all imposed sanctions on the military junta.
The coup has also led to a severe humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. According to the UN, more than 1 million people have been displaced from their homes, and more than 13 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
The military has also been accused of committing human rights abuses, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings.
Myanmar: UN chief urges return to civilian rule as crisis worsens
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