| A demonstration against the military coup on February 27, 2021 in Naepido, the capital city of Myanmar. © AFP=News1 |
Myanmar Ambassador to the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun made a desperate appeal to the international community on the 26th (local time) to take strong measures.”
Reuters-AFP news agency Ambassador Cho Mo Tun said at the UN General Assembly on the day, “We will immediately end the military regime, stop repression of innocent people, return state power to the people and restore democracy as much as possible in the international community. The strongest action is needed.”
“I urge all member states to issue a statement strongly condemning the coup,” the ambassador said in trembling voice. He also said, “Please do not acknowledge the military government or cooperate with the military government,” and “Ask the military to respect the democratic election last year (November).”
The ambassador stressed, “We will continue to fight for the government by and for the people.”
After speaking in the local language, the ambassador gave a’three finger salute’ to symbolize resistance, AFP said. His speech was applauded.
British Ambassador to the United Nations Barbara Woodward tweeted, “I applaud my fellow Ambassador Joo Mo Thun for his courageous and powerful speech today.”
Earlier, UN Special Envoy Christine Schraner Berginer urged the international community to press the (Myanmar) democracy recovery, saying, “I strongly condemn the recent actions of the military government, including the use of lethal force.
Myanmar’s military said it also banned the entry of Envoy Buggyner.
United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said, “President Joe Biden’s regime is in solidarity with the Myanmar protesters. We will show the Myanmar military that their actions have consequences. Against the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms.” “Violence is unacceptable.”
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