China backs UN Security Council calling Myanmar to return to civilian rule
China backs UN Security Council calling Myanmar to return to civilian rule
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The U.S., China, and other members of the United Nations Security Council called Thursday for the “immediate release” of all those detained in Myanmar while emphasizing the need for the “continued support of the democratic transition” in the Southeast Asian nation.
In a rare show of unity, the 15-member body on Thursday called for “the continued support of the democratic transition in Myanmar.” In a statement, the panel “stressed the need to uphold democratic institutions and processes, refrain from violence and fully respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law.”
Genocide: Myanmar raises objection over Gambia’s eligibility in filling case at ICJ
In this Reuters file photo taken on September 11, 2017, smoke is seen on the Myanmar border as Rohingya refugees walk on the shore after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border by boat through the Bay of Bengal, in Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh. Star Online Report Star Online Report
Myanmar has raised objection over Gambia s eligibility in filing the November 2019 case that alleged that Myanmar s atrocities against the Rohingya in Rakhine state violate the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
The objection was submitted to the International Court of Justice on January 20, 2021, more than a week before the military took control of Myanmar.
Myanmar has raised objection over The Gambia s eligibility in filing a genocide case with the International Court of Justice a move that could delay justice for the Rohingya minority.
The Gambia, on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Conference, filed the case in November 2019, alleging that Myanmar s atrocities against the Rohingyas in the Rakhine state violate the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
The objection was submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the top UN Court, on January 20, 2021, more than a week before the military took control of Myanmar, when Aung San Suu Kyi was de facto leader of the Southeast Asian country.
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