Washington: In fear of “future atrocities” myanmarThe United States and six allies on Friday urged the military junta to end all violence in the country, while pressing other states to halt military aid. yangon,
“We reiterate our serious concern at the continuing reports of human rights violations and abuses myanmar security force Across the country,” the joint statement said, with Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and South Korea also signing up.
“We call on the international community to suspend all operational support to the military and stop the transfer of weapons, as well as to cease any “technical assistance” to Myanmar forces,” the statement said.
It cited “credible reports of sexual violence and torture, particularly in Chin State”, in western Myanmar as well as in the central regions of Sagaing and Magwe.
“In Chin State,” the statement said, “it is reported that the military has burned homes, churches and an orphanage in Thuntlang village, and targeted humanitarian organizations.”
Seven countries expressed concern about “arms stockpiles in counter-terrorist operations and allegations of military strikes, shelling and air strikes, the use of heavy weapons, and the deployment of thousands of troops, disproportionately affecting civilians”. .
The statement states that the current situation, as documented by a particular United Nations The rapport raises “serious concerns about the risks of future violence” in the country.
“We encourage the international community to work together to prevent future atrocities in Myanmar,” the statement said.
At the end of October, Washington condemned the “disgusting attacks” by the Myanmar government in Chin state.
This was followed by reports that security forces had violated human rights and destroyed more than 100 homes as well as Christian churches.
Myanmar has been in turmoil since a coup by the military in February, sparking nationwide protests and deadly crackdown on dissent.
“We reiterate our serious concern at the continuing reports of human rights violations and abuses myanmar security force Across the country,” the joint statement said, with Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and South Korea also signing up.
“We call on the international community to suspend all operational support to the military and stop the transfer of weapons, as well as to cease any “technical assistance” to Myanmar forces,” the statement said.
It cited “credible reports of sexual violence and torture, particularly in Chin State”, in western Myanmar as well as in the central regions of Sagaing and Magwe.
“In Chin State,” the statement said, “it is reported that the military has burned homes, churches and an orphanage in Thuntlang village, and targeted humanitarian organizations.”
Seven countries expressed concern about “arms stockpiles in counter-terrorist operations and allegations of military strikes, shelling and air strikes, the use of heavy weapons, and the deployment of thousands of troops, disproportionately affecting civilians”. .
The statement states that the current situation, as documented by a particular United Nations The rapport raises “serious concerns about the risks of future violence” in the country.
“We encourage the international community to work together to prevent future atrocities in Myanmar,” the statement said.
At the end of October, Washington condemned the “disgusting attacks” by the Myanmar government in Chin state.
This was followed by reports that security forces had violated human rights and destroyed more than 100 homes as well as Christian churches.
Myanmar has been in turmoil since a coup by the military in February, sparking nationwide protests and deadly crackdown on dissent.
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