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Myanmar junta, Taliban condemn move to deny envoys seats at UN

Myanmar junta, Taliban condemn move to deny envoys seats at UN

Myanmar’s junta and the Taliban authorities of Afghanistan on Thursday slammed the United Nations for denying their chosen representatives seats at the world body. The committee responsible for approving nominations of ambassadors met Wednesday but deferred a decision over rival claims to the seats for both countries, diplomats said. The deferral keeps in place envoys … Read more

United Nations calls for immediate halt of arms sales to Myanmar

United Nations Myanmar

The United Nations has called on the Myanmar government to immediately suspend arms sales following a military coup in February. The UN General Assembly also passed a resolution condemning the military coup in Myanmar in February this year. The General Assembly also demanded immediate release of Myanmar’s political leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, and … Read more