Myanmar: The UN council voted its first-ever resolution on the situation in the Southeast Asian country on Wednesday, demanding for the “immediate release of all prisoners held unjustly, “Suu Kyi, 77, and former president Win Myint are among them.
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Why is the resolution remarkable?
Given that the 15-member council has disagreed on Myanmar for decades, the resolution is remarkable. Previously, the organisation would only make official declarations about the state of the nation and refrain from interfering in domestic matters.
According to diplomats cited by AFP news agency, the last council resolution pertaining to Myanmar was the one the UN issued in 1948 authorising the country’s membership in the international organisation.
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The resolution also calls for:
The resolution also calls for “all parties to respect human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law” and calls for “an immediate end to all forms of violence.”
After receiving 12 votes, the resolution was approved with the permanent members China and Russia abstaining. They did not choose to veto the wording either. Notably, India did not vote.
Before the vote, the spokesman for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “Any chance for the Security Council to speak with one strong, united voice on any issue and especially on Myanmar would be much appreciated.”
The resolution’s text was created by the UK in September, and many changes were made to assure its passage, according to UN observers, who spoke to AFP.
According to reports, text about the council’s intention to use all of its authority if Myanmar disobeys the decision was removed.
In addition, a clause requiring the UN secretary-general to update the council on the situation in Myanmar every 60 days was met with opposition from a number of members.
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