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Old 02-03-2021, 06:18   #16
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Myanmar coup: China blocks UN condemnation as protest grows

Myanmar coup: China blocks UN condemnation as protest grows

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55913947

"...The United Nations Security Council met on Tuesday but failed to agree on a joint statement after China did not support it. China has the power of veto as one of five permanent members of the council.

Ahead of the talks, the UN's Special Envoy on Myanmar, Christine Schraner, strongly condemned the military takeover which came after the army refused to accept the outcome of general elections held in November.

She said it was clear that "the recent outcome of the election was a landslide victory" for Ms Suu Kyi's party. ..."

"...China has been warning since the coup that sanctions or international pressure would only make things worse in Myanmar.

Beijing has long played a role of protecting the country from international scrutiny. It sees the country as economically important and is one of Myanmar's closest allies.

Alongside Russia, it has repeatedly protected Myanmar from criticism at the UN over the military crackdown on the Muslim minority Rohingya population...."

Well, we know who in Washington is under China's thumb.
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Old 02-03-2021, 12:23   #17
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Official Charges filed against Aung San Suu Kyi:

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illegally importing communications equipment
That would be walkie-talkies....

Charges against President Win Myint

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violating protocols to stop the spread of coronavirus during campaigning for an election last November.

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