Protestors taking part in a demonstration against the military coup in Dawei, Myanmar, on July 6, 2021. - AFP
BANGKOK (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Months of diplomatic rivalry between the Myanmar junta and the parallel National Unity Government (NUG) will come to a head over the next few weeks, with the United Nations (UN) General Assembly due to decide whether either party will represent the country at the world body.
A nine-member credentials committee to be formed after the 76th session of the UN General Assembly opens on Tuesday (Sept 14) will assess the competing representation bids.
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