UN Security Council Takes A Step
"Today the UN Security Council issued the first-ever "Presidential Statement" on Burma. Such a statement is agreed on by all members of the Security Council, but is not a real resolution and is not binding in any way. It could have been much stronger, however China watered-down the language so it is rather weak.
China also said today that the situation in Burma is "changing for the better." China's view is far from reality. Headlines around the world underline this dishonesty, reporting that more people are being arrested in Burma and tortured to death. The horror stories about the treatment of the Buddhist monks who have been arrested continue to leak out of Burma.
That said, it is the first-ever action by the Security Council and was given with unanimous endorsement of all 15 members, including China and Russia.
"This is a first step when what Burma needs is a concrete measure," said Aung Din, a former political prisoner and Executive Director of the U.S. Campaign for Burma. "We hope the Council follows this move by implementing an arms embargo that stops countries from shipping weapons to this regime."
In the Statement, the Security Council unanimously and strongly deplored the use of violence against peaceful demonstrations in Burma. The Security Council emphasized the importance of the early release of all political prisoners and remaining detainees. It also called on the military regime to create the necessary conditions for a genuine dialogue with Daw Aung san Suu Kyi and all concerned parties and ethnic groups, in order to achieve an inclusive national reconciliation.
"We urge the members of the Security Council to be ready to discuss a resolution that includes an arms embargo very soon, as the regime will not listen to the voice of the Security Council if there is no concrete action beyond statements. An international arms embargo and a ban on investment are necessary measures to make the voice of the Security Council stronger," said Aung Din."
from: www.uscampaignforburma.org
China also said today that the situation in Burma is "changing for the better." China's view is far from reality. Headlines around the world underline this dishonesty, reporting that more people are being arrested in Burma and tortured to death. The horror stories about the treatment of the Buddhist monks who have been arrested continue to leak out of Burma.
That said, it is the first-ever action by the Security Council and was given with unanimous endorsement of all 15 members, including China and Russia.
"This is a first step when what Burma needs is a concrete measure," said Aung Din, a former political prisoner and Executive Director of the U.S. Campaign for Burma. "We hope the Council follows this move by implementing an arms embargo that stops countries from shipping weapons to this regime."
In the Statement, the Security Council unanimously and strongly deplored the use of violence against peaceful demonstrations in Burma. The Security Council emphasized the importance of the early release of all political prisoners and remaining detainees. It also called on the military regime to create the necessary conditions for a genuine dialogue with Daw Aung san Suu Kyi and all concerned parties and ethnic groups, in order to achieve an inclusive national reconciliation.
"We urge the members of the Security Council to be ready to discuss a resolution that includes an arms embargo very soon, as the regime will not listen to the voice of the Security Council if there is no concrete action beyond statements. An international arms embargo and a ban on investment are necessary measures to make the voice of the Security Council stronger," said Aung Din."
from: www.uscampaignforburma.org
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