Protesters make the three-finger salute and hold posters of Myanmar's detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to mark her birthday as they take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on June 19, 2021. - AFP
UNITED NATIONS, June 19 (AP): In a rare move, the UN General Assembly on Friday condemned Myanmar’s military coup and called for an arm embargo against the country in a resolution that demonstrated widespread global opposition to the junta and demanded the restoration of the country’s democratic transition.
Supporters had hoped the 193-member UN General Assembly would approve the resolution unanimously by consensus, but Belarus called for a vote. The measure was approved with 119 countries voting "yes,” Belarus voting "no” and 36 countries abstaining including Myanmar’s neighbors China and India, along with Russia.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
