The independent expert’s call comes ahead of a closed door meeting of the Security Council, on Friday, on the situation in the country. “The Secretary-General, who remains closely engaged, continues to speak out and has strongly condemned the violent crackdown”, she said, adding: “The repression must stop.”. The U.N. Security Council will hold a meeting today to discuss Myanmar’s military coup, as world leaders unite in condemning the power grab. How much more can we allow the Myanmar military to get away with?”, Besides the violence and oppression, the Special Envoy told ambassadors that the country’s expanded immunization programme against the march of COVID-19, together with other routine immunizations, “have essentially stopped functioning since early February.”, There is an urgency for collective action. Sai Sam Kham is likely to address the effect of the coup on the ethnic communities in Myanmar. He may also cover the economic effects of recent protests as well as the impact of the crisis on an already fragile humanitarian situation in many parts of Myanmar. Some Council members, including the European members, may strongly condemn the military’s actions, while others—such as China, India, Russia and Viet Nam—are expected to use milder language. Initiated by the UK, the meeting is being co-sponsored by Estonia, France, Ireland, Norway and the US. “I will continue my efforts in solidarity with the people of #Myanmar. A U.N. special envoy warned the 15-nation Security Council on Wednesday that "a bloodbath is imminent" in Myanmar … The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, Christine Schraner Burgener, is expected to brief the meeting that is scheduled to start at 10 am (EST; GMT-5). Ms. Schraner Burgener said she had continued to communicate the UN’s “strong dismay and condemnation” for its failure to protect the Burmese people, and said she would continue to engage, with all actors during the crisis. News Post || Euro News: The UN envoy for Myanmar urged an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Tuesday to ensure that “democracy is expeditiously Hopes placed in the UN and the Member States that serve on the Security Council to take action against leaders of Myanmar’s military coup, are waning fast, the UN Special Envoy for the country warned on Friday. As this meeting will be held in an open format, it provides a rare opportunity for members to state their views publicly on recent developments in Myanmar. Special envoy for Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgner warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday that a “bloodbath is imminent,” and urged the … “This is likely to build up rapidly into increased risks for multiple health emergencies”, she warned. Their hope will depend on unified support and action from the Security Council.” pic.twitter.com/7ngBmSgPZT. Web development: Michael Murphy, Publications on country-specific and regional issues in the Council, Council thematic and structural issues and peace making, keeping and building, Background information on the Council, its subsidiary bodies and activities. She declared that “there is an urgency for collective action. As of 2 March, she said the UN human rights office OHCHR was reporting that around 1,000 are either detained or unaccounted for, having been arbitrarily taken from the streets. 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 fol The Security Council meets. Over 100 killed in day of Myanmar protests 01:42. India’s stand was reportedly expounded when the 15-nation UN Security Council held the private meeting in relation to Myanmar. ... were prosecuted under national security laws. The UN Security Council failed to agree Friday on a joint statement on the crisis in Myanmar after a closed-door meeting, with diplomats blaming Beijing -- the junta's main backer -- … Security Council took up the crisis and heard from UN … Hopes placed in the UN and the Member States that serve on the Security Council to take action against leaders of Myanmar’s military coup, are waning fast, the UN Special Envoy for the country warned on Friday. Council members may be interested to hear his analysis on whether ethnic armed groups may join forces with those opposing the government take-over and the possible consequences of such developments on stability in the country. Kyaw Moe Tun may also call for stronger action from the Council, including imposing targeted sanctions and instituting a temporary halt on foreign investment. Myanmar: Time for business to take a stand against human rights violations - UN experts ... according to a UN report issued today. Tomorrow (9 April) at 10am (EST), Council members will convene virtually for an Arria-formula meeting on Myanmar. Myanmar: Arria-formula Meeting. When the Security Council approaches the final stage of negotiating a draft resolution, the text is printed in blue. A statement from the CRPH said that an interim unity government should be formed based on the charter. Britain’s U.N. “The ongoing crisis adversely affects the workers, producers, business owners, domestic and international investors, in an unprecedented manner. He “needs your full support”, she told the Council. “People are rushing to the ATMs to withdraw their savings for an imminent fear of a banking collapse…International remittances have also been held up and the bank accounts of a number of UN agencies are frozen”, she added. Members are expected to show support for the democratic process in Myanmar, condemn the rising levels of violence and emphasise the need to de-escalate the situation. 22 October 2018 S/2018/938 This was a letter to the president of the Security Council objecting to a briefing by the Chairperson of the Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar established by the Human Rights Council. The Security Council’s agenda for December will feature a ministerial‑level debate on security sector reform, a high‑level meeting on cooperation between the United Nations … Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the world body and Southeast Asian countries Monday to take swift and strong action to stop the … The United Nations independent human rights expert on Myanmar has called on the Security Council for “decisive and unified action” against the military junta, including targeted sanctions and an arms embargo. The charter was developed following consultations with political parties, ethnic armed organisations and civil society in Myanmar. The military in Myanmar has been called on by the UN to end the harassment and intimidation of workers by security forces. Christine Schraner Burgener, the Myanmar ambassador who is currently in Europe, strongly condemned […] 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: Their hope, will depend on unified support and action from the Council.”. In these meetings, which have been held in closed videoconference format, Council members were briefed by Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener. How much more can we allow the Myanmar military to get away with? Daw Zin Mar Aung is likely to focus on the Federal Democracy Charter that the CRPH— which was formed by the democratically elected representatives in Myanmar on 4 February—published on 1 April. Council members are expected to make statements during the meeting. Kyaw Moe Tun in his statement is likely to urge the international community to increase its pressure on the military. Christine Schraner Burgener, Special Envoy for Myanmar (file photo). UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council late Thursday strongly condemned the use of violence against peaceful protesters in Myanmar and the deaths of hundreds of civilians, but dropped the threat of possible future action against the military following the Feb. 1 coup. Myanmar’s permanent representative, Kyaw Moe Tun, is also expected to participate. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting today on the situation in Myanmar, following the declaration of a state of emergency by the country's military, according to an official calendar of events. 711 Third Avenue, Suite 1501 UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council late Thursday strongly condemned the use of violence against peaceful protesters in Myanmar and the deaths of hundreds of civilians, but dropped the threat of possible future action against the military following the Feb. 1 coup. United Nations urged to hear the ‘desperate pleas’ of Myanmar’s pro-democracy protestors at meetings of the Security Council. Council members have met three times to discuss the situation in Myanmar since the 1 February government take-over by the Myanmar military (also known as the Tatmadaw). Horsey is expected to cover the potential for further violence and the impact on regional stability, particularly considering the influx of refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries. This was the summary of the meeting on Myanmar held by the Group on 4 June 2019. The Special Envoy said she had been in close contact with people across various communities since the 1 February military takeover, noting that “they, including committed civil servants, are the real heroes and protectors of the nation’s democratic progress.”, But, she added, “the hope they have placed in the United Nations and its membership is waning and I have heard directly the desperate pleas – from mothers, students and the elderly. Email contact@securitycouncilreport.org, Design: Point Five, NY Fax 212-759-4038 I receive every day around 2,000 messages, for international action to reverse a clear assault on the will of the people of Myanmar and democratic principles.”, She urged the Council to push further to end the violence, and restore democratic institutions, denouncing the actions by the military, “which continues to severely undermine the principles of this Organization and ignores our clear signals to uphold them.”. What further steps can the UN, including the Security Council, take to support democracy in Myanmar? Our multimedia service, through this new integrated single platform, updates throughout the day, in text, audio and video – also making use of quality images and other media from across the UN system. The briefers are expected to discuss the various national, regional, and international implications of the developments in Myanmar since 1 February. Myanmar ambassador to the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun has called for “strong action” against the regime, while dozens were killed in the military’s latest crackdown. Thus far, the Council has not been able to hear from a wider array of briefers since the closed consultations format does not allow briefers from outside the UN system and there has been resistance to a public Council meeting on Myanmar. Power to veto any Security Council statements or resolutions, rests with the five Permanent Members, China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. - UN Special Envoy for Myanmar. UN rights experts ‘gravely’ concerned at spike in civilian casualties in north-west Myanmar following internet shutdown, Parliamentary bid to democratize Myanmar constitution a ‘positive development’ says UN rights expert, Myanmar companies bankroll ‘brutal operations’ of military, independent UN experts claim in new report, UN rights expert calls for ‘urgent and decisive’ action to support people of Myanmar, Stop murdering and jailing protestors, UN human rights chief tells Myanmar military. How can the UN, including the Security Council, prevent a further deterioration of the situation in Myanmar and the associated threat to regional stability and international peace and security? UNITED NATIONS -- The U.N. Security Council late Thursday strongly condemned the use of violence against peaceful protesters in Myanmar and … Council members also agreed on press elements on 1 April, following their most recent meeting on Myanmar, which took place on 31 March. The United Nations top human rights official, on Thursday, said that the military in Myanmar must halt their “vicious crackdown” on peaceful protestors, amid reports that at least 54 people have been killed since the 1 February coup, 38 of them on Wednesday alone. An important event is the respective speeches by Mr. Lavrov and Mr. H.E. According to a concept note prepared by the UK, tomorrow’s Arria-formula meeting would provide a platform for “Myanmar voices to brief the Security Council on the current situation from their perspectives and those of the people they represent”. Initiated by the UK, the meeting is being co-sponsored by Estonia, France, Ireland, Norway and the US. What steps can the UN, including the Security Council, take to protect the ethnic and religious minorities in Myanmar. Horsey may urge countries to impose arms embargoes and avoid actions that could be construed as recognition of the military regime as Myanmar’s legitimate government. The meeting is expected to be broadcast via UNTV. Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister of The People’s Republic of China at the UN Security Council High-Level Meeting titled “Maintenance of international peace and security: Upholding multilateralism and the United Nations-centred international system,” held via videoconference, Moscow, May 7, 2021. , by, ♦ Receive daily updates directly in your inbox -. Christine Schraner Burgener welcomed the fact that the Council was meeting behind closed doors on Friday to discuss the rising death toll on the streets as daily protests continue but told Ambassadors that “your unity is needed more than ever on Myanmar”. In support of the Secretary-General’s leadership, I will continue my efforts in solidarity with the people of Myanmar. “It is critical that this Council is resolute and coherent in putting the security forces on notice and standing with the people of Myanmar firmly, in support of the clear November election results” she said, which overwhelmingly returned the party of jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to power. UN News produces daily news content in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, and weekly programmes in Hindi, Urdu and Bangla. And the economic growth and integration of the past decade was also at immediate risk, she said. ‘Deny recognition of the military junta’ New York, NY 10017, Telephone 212-759-9429 Following the Tatmadaw’s actions on 1 February, Council members issued a press statement on 4 February and adopted a presidential statement on 10 March. Members may be interested in hearing Horsey’s views on the diplomatic and security challenges for the region and the role that ASEAN could play. NEW YORK (AFP) - The UN Security Council called Friday (April 30) for an immediate end to violence in Myanmar as stated in an Asean plan, giving unanimous approval to … 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. Special Envoy @SchranerBurgen1 to members of the @UN Security Council today. The envoy noted that around 50 “innocent and peaceful” protesters had now been killed, with scores more injured, with evidence mounting of killings and maiming by military snipers, in contravention of international human rights law. She praised the stand taken by Myanmar’s ambassador to the UN, Kyaw Moe Tun, who a week ago publicly sided with the protesters against the coup, and has remained in post, despite the efforts of the Burmese military to remove him. Members are also expected to have different positions on some of the questions posed in the concept note, which include: Security Council Report Humanitarian needs remain acute, she said, “with more than one million people in need, with many of those living in areas currently or previously subject to conflict with the military, like Rakhine.”, In conclusion, the Special Envoy reminded ambassadors that “it is our collective obligation to defend the defenceless. Tomorrow (9 April) at 10am (EST), Council members will convene virtually for an Arria-formula meeting on Myanmar. Some members will be interested in further details on the CRPH’s plan to establish a federal democratic union and interim constitutional arrangements ahead of adopting a new constitution, as indicated in the charter. UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. envoy for Myanmar urged an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Tuesday to ensure that “democracy is expeditiously restored” to the Southeast Asian nation, but the United Nations’ most powerful body took no immediate action. The expected briefers include Sai Sam Kham, a civil society representative from Myanmar; Richard Horsey, Senior Adviser at International Crisis Group; and Daw Zin Mar Aung, from the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH). The United Nations special envoy on Myanmar told a session of the UN Security Council that "a bloodbath is imminent" because of the military's intensified crackdown on anti-coup protesters. 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