US, allies seek arms boycott of Myanmar, end to violence

This aerial photo taken on October 29, 2021 show smokes and fires from Thantlang, in Chin State, where more than 160 buildings have been destroyed caused by shelling from Junta military troops, according to local media. - Stringer/AFP

WASHINGTON (AFP): Fearing "future atrocities" in Myanmar, the United States and six allies on Friday (Nov 26) urged the military junta to end all violence in the country, while pressing other states to halt military aid to Yangon.

"We reiterate our grave concern over reports of ongoing human rights violations and abuses by the Myanmar Security Forces across the country," said the joint statement, also signed by Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and South Korea.