ASEAN representative presented the Myanmar issue at the Security Council

On February 2nd (Monday), the UN Security Council heard Laos’ plan for the Myanmar crisis, presented as ASEAN chairman. The Lao plan was presented by Alounkeo Kittikhoun, ASEAN Special Representative for Myanmar. Assistant Secretary-General Khiari presented the efforts of the United Nations.

As today’s meeting is not a public meeting, the discussions within the Security Council are not yet known at the time of this announcement.

But Ecuador, France Japan Malta, South Korea Slovenia Switzerland The United States and the United Kingdom 9 countries issued a declaration before the Security Council meeting. President U Win Myint State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and others are demanding the release of those arrested and an end to violence against the people.

The 9 countries statement said that they will continue to stand united with the people of Burma with the desire for an inclusive future democratic system. Condemned the military council’s airstrikes against the people and violence that violates human rights. To stop the violence, We urge the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution No. 2669 and the 5 ASEAN Common Agreements.

In the three years since the coup, 18 million people in Burma are in need of humanitarian assistance. 2.6 million have been forced to flee their homes, requiring full humanitarian assistance. quickly 9 countries have again requested the military council to act safely and without interference to the people.

People fleeing the war, including the Rohingya, voluntarily safe and secure with dignity The 9-nation declaration also urged sustainable return home.

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