UN calls for an end to arms sales in Myanmar
The United Nations has called on other countries in the world to take more effective measures to stop arms sales to Myanmar. The United Nations Human Rights Office made the call in a statement on Friday (September 16). News from Reuters.
According to the statement, the United Nations has called for an end to the military's torture of the country's people.
According to the UN statement, the military junta government has failed to govern the country in a meaningful and sustainable manner. UN member states have been called on to impose sanctions and stop arms sales to Myanmar's military to cut off revenue.
The United Nations alleges that the junta government has committed indiscriminate killings and crimes against humanity. However, the junta claims that its military forces are fighting against 'terrorists' who want to harm the country.
The Myanmar army seized power in a military coup in February last year. Since then the country has been in turmoil. There is a fierce battle between the military forces and the pro-democracy resistance movement. Thousands of people have been arrested there. In the meantime, the military government is trying to manage the economy under the pressure of international sanctions and unrest across the country.
agency said that the country's trade with its neighbors continues even though the United States, Britain, Canada and the European Union have imposed extensive sanctions on Myanmar. Even many countries are supporting the Myanmar army with defense equipment.
In particular, China has called for an end to hostilities, but Russia remains a close diplomatic ally of the country's generals. According to a report, Russia has given warplanes and armored vehicles to Myanmar. And China has provided combat and transport aircraft. Serbia also provided rockets and ammunition and India helped build a remote air defense station.
