First UNSC resolution on Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi’s release; India, Russia and China abstained from voting
For the first time in 74 years, a resolution on Myanmar was tabled in the UN Security Council (UNSC). It demanded an immediate end to violence and the release of all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi. 12 of the 15 UNSC member countries voted in support of the resolution. At the same time, India, China and Russia did not participate in the voting. This proposal was presented by Britain.
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said that the situation in Myanmar is complicated. For this, the path of diplomacy will have to be adopted. At the same time, Chinese ambassador Zhang Jun said that there is no solution to fix this problem completely.
A military coup took place in February 2021
In Myanmar, in February 2021, the military overthrew the democratically elected government in a coup. A large number of officials and leaders were jailed, including Myanmar’s top leader Aung San Suu Kyi and former Prime Minister Win Myint. The people of Myanmar had protested against it in large numbers. Aung Soon has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
2,465 civilians were killed in less than two years
Last month, rights watchdog The Assistant Association for Political Prisoners shared information about political prisoners. According to the organization, 16,000 people have been detained on political charges since the military coup. Of these, 13,000 are still in custody. According to the organization, 2,465 civilians have been killed in Myanmar since February 2021.
The international community has been criticizing Myanmar
The international community has been showing displeasure over Myanmar’s strict military rule. ASEAN countries have also continuously criticized Myanmar. To restore peace and stability in April 2021, the ASEAN group made a ‘Five-Point Plan’ which was also agreed to by the military junta government of Myanmar. But the army did not make any efforts to implement this plan.
UN Special Representative Nolene Hajjar and ASEAN Group Special Representative Prak Sokhon visited Myanmar but were not allowed to meet Aung Soon.
