UN security council strongly condemns violence by Myanmar military - Statement
People take part in a sit-in protest in Mandalay, Myanmar March 10, 2021, in this picture obtained by Reuters from social media. REUTERS pic
NEW YORK: The UN Security Council issued a statement on Wednesday strongly condemning Myanmar's military for using violence against peaceful protesters, reported Sputnik.
"The Security Council strongly condemns the violence against peaceful protesters, including against women, youth and children," the statement said.
The Security Council urged the Myanmar military to exercise utmost restraint and emphasised that it is closely watching the situation in the country.
The statement was put under the so-called silence procedure and passed this afternoon, signalising unity among Security Council members on the issue.
The Security Council also encouraged the UN Special Envoy for Myanmar to maintain communication with the parties and visit the country as soon as possible.
Mass protests have been ongoing across Myanmar since the military conducted a coup and seized power on Feb 1. The United Nations said earlier the military's actions against the protesters have left at least 67 people dead.
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