UN special envoy calls for ceasefire in Myanmar

Dr Noeleen Heyzer urged all parties to act in the greater interest of the nation and to fully respect their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law. - INSTITUTE OF POLICY STUDIES

BANGKOK (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The new United Nations special envoy on Myanmar, Dr Noeleen Heyzer, on Monday (Dec 27) expressed concern about the escalating violence in Myanmar and called for a new year's ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid.

In her first official statement since assuming the position two weeks ago, Dr Heyzer called for the halt of hostilities "throughout Myanmar".