Any military-run elections in Myanmar 'will fuel greater violence, prolong the conflict and make the return to democracy and stability more difficult,' UN special envoy Noeleen Heyzer says
The United States has said any elections would be a "sham". Close junta ally Moscow says it supports holding polls.
A spokesman for UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said on Monday he was "concerned by the military's stated intention to hold elections amid... ongoing arrests, intimidation and harassment of political leaders, civil society actors and journalists". "Without conditions that permit the people of Myanmar to freely exercise their political rights, the proposed polls risk exacerbating instability," the statement said.2 years since the Myanmar military overturned the democratically elected civilian Government, the crisis continues to deteriorate.will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar and their democratic aspirations for an inclusive, peaceful & just society.
Security Council permanent members China and Russia abstained, opting not to wield vetoes following amendments to the wording.Diplomatic efforts to resolve Myanmar's bloody impasse led by the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations regional bloc have made little headway, with the generals refusing to engage with opponents.
Heyzer met senior junta leaders in the capital Naypyidaw in August last year during her first visit, 10 months after her appointment.She was denied access to Suu Kyi and junta officials later accused her of issuing a "one-sided statement" of what had been discussed.
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