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UN independent investigator on Myanmar said that hardened troops are being deployed from a number of border areas in northern Rakhine state to some cities, raising the possibility of bloodshed and a tragic loss of life | NewsBytes

The U.N. independent investigator on Myanmar said Wednesday that “hardened” troops are being deployed from a number of border areas in northern Rakhine state to some cities, raising the possibility of bloodshed and “a tragic loss of life.”

Myanmar: UN expert sounds alarm ahead of expected protests GENEVA (16 February 2021) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, today releases the following statement: "I fear that Wednesday has the potential for violence on a greater scale in Myanmar than we have seen since the illegal takeover of the government on February 1. A protest rally has been called for downtown Yangon today, and there may be protests in other cities and townships as we...

English News and Press Release on Myanmar about Protection and Human Rights; published on 10 Feb 2021 by UN HRC

Myanmar coup: UN expert calls for strong international response including sanctions and arms embargo GENEVA (1 February 2021) – A UN human rights expert today condemned the military coup in Myanmar, urging a strong and unequivocal condemnation and action by the international community. “I call for the immediate, unconditional release of everyone who has been detained, the restoration of communications and an end to this outrageous and unlawful action,” said Tom Andrews, the UN Speci...