TNPSC Thervupettagam

First-ever Resolution on Myanmar

December 27 , 2022 573 days 456 0
  • The U.N. Security Council adopted its first resolution on Myanmar in 74 years.
  • It demands an end to violence and urge the military regime to release all political prisoners, including overthrown leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
  • Myanmar has been in crisis since the army took power from Suu Kyi's elected government on Feb. 1, 2021.
  • China and Russia abstained from the vote, along with India.
  • The remaining 12 members voted in favour.

 

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