“I condemn the use of fatal violence in Myanmar,” Guterres wrote on Twitter.
I condemn the use of deadly violence in Myanmar.
The use of lethal force, intimidation & harassment against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable.
Everyone has a right to peaceful assembly.
I call on all parties to respect election results and return to civilian rule.
- António Guterres (@antonioguterres) February 21, 2021
He noted that shooting to kill, intimidation and harassment of peaceful demonstrators are unacceptable.
The secretary general also called on all parties to respect the election results and return to civilian rule.
Earlier, the United States imposed sanctions against eight individuals and three legal entities in connection with the situation in Myanmar, where state leaders were detained.