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UN Security Council Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ at Myanmar Coup, Calls for Release of Detainees
UN Security Council Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ at Myanmar Coup, Calls for Release of Detainees
Military trucks and armored personnel carriers are seen in Naypyitaw, the capital of Myanmar, on Feb. 3. / The Irrawaddy
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By The Irrawaddy 5 February 2021
In a rare consensus on Myanmar, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday called for the Myanmar military regime to release detainees, including State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint, who were arrested during the military’s pre-dawn takeover of power on Monday. The move came as two UNSC members, China and Russia, both of which have good relationships with the Myanmar military, finally agreed to the statement.
UNSC raises concern over Myanmar coup, calls for Aung San Suu Kyi's release - On Monday, the country saw a bloodless coup with the military overthrowing the civilian government.