Al-Nashif decried the detention of the Myanmar's elected civilian leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint, and of more than 350 others, including officials, activists, journalists, monks and students. Ambassador Myint Thu, Myanmar Permanent Representative to the UN, briefed the delegates on the situation in his country, saying Myanmar is facing complex challenges and in the transitional period. Al-Nashif decried the detention of the Myanmar s elected civilian leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint, and of more than 350 others, including officials, activists, journalists, monks and students. Mr. Myint Thu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to UNOG (Comments and Answers) Ms. Marlar Than Htaik, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms. Thida Tin, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Information Myint Thu, ambassador of the Permanent Representative Mission of Myanmar to Geneva, addresses his statement during the Human Rights Council special session on “the human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar” at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Myint Thu, ambassador of the Permanent Representative Mission of Myanmar to Geneva, is displayed on a screen as he addresses his statement during the Human Rights Council special session on "the human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar" at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Ambassador Myint Thu, Myanmar Permanent Representative to the UN, briefed the delegates on the situation in his country, saying Myanmar is facing complex challenges and in the transitional period. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Myint Thu, ambassador of the Permanent Representative Mission of Myanmar to Geneva, listens during the Human Rights Council special session on "the human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar" at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 |Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP We urge him to stand with the people of Myanmar, not the Myanmar/Burma Army (Tatmadaw). "We do not want to stall the nascent democratic transition in the country," Myint said. Myint Thu, ambassador of the Permanent Representative Mission of Myanmar to Geneva, is displayed on a screen as he addresses his statement during the … U Aung Myo Min said expectations for the speech were low as on Feb. 12 another ambassador to the UN, U Myint Thu, defended the regime. UN member states should impose bilateral sanctions and arms embargoes, and ensure that any assistance goes to aid groups and not to the junta, Andews said. Myint Thu, ambassador of the Permanent Representative Mission of Myanmar to Geneva, is displayed on a screen as he addresses his statement during the Human Rights Council special session on "the human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar" at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Some high public expectations about Dr. Sasa’s role arose following the announcement, with some supporters of the CRPH urging it to defy the regime by declaring Dr. Sasa a replacement for U Myint Thu, Myanmar’s permanent representative to the UN, who defended the coup leaders at a UN Human Rights Council meeting this month. Permanent Representative (28 October 2020) H.E. UN officials and diplomats alike voiced alarm at the assault on democracy in the country and violence against protesters. Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar's army, known as Tatmadaw, has justified his coup by alleging widespread voter fraud during November's election. Al-Nashif decried the detention of the Myanmar’s elected civilian leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint, and of more than 350 others, including officials, activists, journalists, monks and students. Meanwhile, Myanmar’s Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Myint Thu said that it would cooperate with the UN and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) while stressing that “we do not want to stall the nascent democratic transition in the country”. Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva Avenue Blanc 47 1202 Geneva Phone Number +41 22 906 98 70 +41 22 906 98 71 ... H.E. Myint Thu, ambassador of the Permanent Representative Mission of Myanmar to Geneva, listens during the Human Rights Council special session … The Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG) strongly condemns the statement made by U Myint Thu, Permanent Representative of Myanmar to the United Nations Office at Geneva, at the 29th Special Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC). And Myanmar’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Myint Thu, insisted to the council Friday that “in light of the post-election irregularities… Myint Thu, ambassador of the Permanent Representative Mission of Myanmar to Geneva, is displayed on-screen as he makes a statement during the Human Rights Council special session on … Mr. Myint Thu. UN officials and diplomats alike voiced alarm at the assault on democracy in the country and violence against protesters. The UN Security Council should consider imposing punitive sanctions, arms embargoes and travel bans on Myanmar because of the Feb. 1 military coup there, the UN Human Rights Investigator for Myanmar Thomas Andrews said yesterday. Tatmadaw compelled to act: Myanmar Ambassador Also speaking at the opening of the special session, Myanmar’s Ambassador Myint Thu responded by underscoring his country’s commitment to democratic values, and justifying the military’s intervention as necessary. H.E. Myint Thu, Myanmar's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, said that it would maintain cooperation with the UN and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), adding: "We … Wearing a mask in a nearly-empty assembly hall at the UN's Geneva offices amid the coronavirus pandemic, Myanmar's ambassador, Myint Thu, largely rattled off general commitments from his country, such as in helping internally displaced people or fighting COVID-19, but justified the military's actions. Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar’s army, known as Tatmadaw, has justified his coup by alleging widespread voter fraud during November’s election. UN officials and diplomats alike voiced alarm at the assault on democracy in the country and violence against protesters. Meanwhile, Myanmar’s Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Myint Thu said that it would cooperate with the UN and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) while stressing that “we do not want to stall the nascent democratic transition in the country”. The UN Special Rapporteur reiterated his request to carry out a mission to Myanmar. Myanmar would like to receive understanding and constructive cooperation of the international community , the diplomat stressed. Myint Thu, Myanmar's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, said Myanmar would maintain cooperation with the UN and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and … Myint Thu, Myanmar's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, said Myanmar would maintain cooperation with the UN and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and uphold international human rights treaties. U Kyaw Moe Tun concluded in Burmese with, “the revolution must succeed” and a three-figure salute, which is used by protesters opposing the regime.