UNSC Expresses Strong Condemnation of Myanmar Military's Continual Violence
The members of the United Nations Security Council, with the exception of China and Russia, have unequivocally denounced the relentless violence and tragic loss of civilian lives in Myanmar. They have once more emphasized the urgent necessity for the military leadership in Myanmar to halt their attacks, release the deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and uphold fundamental human rights.
The 13 members of the council reiterated their call for an end to the ongoing violence in Myanmar, orchestrated by the military junta that staged a coup against the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi back in February 2021. They expressed their deep concern over the lack of significant progress in implementing the landmark Security Council resolution on Myanmar, which was adopted in December.
James Kariuki, the Deputy Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the UN, represented the council as he delivered the statement from UN headquarters in New York. He emphasized their profound concern about the situation in Myanmar and the devastating consequences it has on the country's people.
Kariuki was flanked by diplomats from the 12 other nations that joined in on this statement, underscoring their shared apprehension, particularly regarding the military's utilization of air strikes.
The briefing that informed this statement was given by Martin Griffiths, the head of UN relief efforts, who recently visited Myanmar. This visit stirred some controversy as it received criticism from civil society groups both within and outside Myanmar.
Furthermore, the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, established by the Human Rights Council in 2018, reported compelling evidence from the year ending in June. This evidence pointed to the indiscriminate and disproportionate targeting of civilians through bombings, mass executions of individuals detained during military operations, and the widespread destruction of civilian homes. These findings underscore the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for international action to address the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.
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