In Myanmar, security forces repeatedly fired at demonstrators protesting a military coup, causing numerous casualties to civilians, and the UN Security Council met and discussed, but agreed. I couldn't take any action.
In Myanmar, security forces repeatedly fired at demonstrators protesting a military coup, and the United Nations has announced that more than 50 people have died.
In response to this situation, the UN Security Council held a second private meeting online on the 5th to discuss the response.
A UN spokesman said at a press conference after the meeting that Special Envoy Bergner, who was in charge of Myanmar affairs, said at the meeting that "the Security Council's unity is never more necessary" and that the Security Council's efforts to stop the situation from getting worse. He made it clear that he asked for action.
In addition, United Nations Ambassador to the United Nations Woodward, who attended the meeting, said at an online press conference that "it is important for the Security Council to speak in unison," suggesting that sanctions and other unanimous responses could not be taken. ..
Meanwhile, China's UN ambassador to the United States, Zhang, who has close ties to Myanmar, issued a statement after the meeting stating that "violence is not allowed and large-scale bloodshed should be prevented," accusing security forces of responding. He called for respect for his sovereignty.
Regarding the Myanmar military, the gap between the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, which impose independent sanctions, has not been filled, and it is unclear whether the international community can take a unified response in the future.