May 13, 2021 10:56:31 am
A UN Nations working group called upon businesses in Myanmar Wednesday to cease support for the military junta that has taken control of the country.
The Working Group on Business and Human Rights released a statement praising those businesses that have cut ties to the military and have stood firm in upholding the rule of law, but noted that many businesses have continued to engage in transactions with the military despite the coup and the ongoing deterioration of civil society in Myanmar. The group pointed to the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, a document that emphasizes the responsibility businesses have to respect human rights and do everything in their power to prevent or mitigate human rights abuses that are linked to their business operations.