UN Security Council Statements on Burma
UN Security Council Statements on Burma, 2021 March
The Security Council reiterated its deep concern at developments in Myanmar, strongly condemned the violence against peaceful protestors and called for the immediate release of all those detained arbitrarily.
The Security Council expressed its continued support for the democratic transition in Myanmar, and reiterated its strong support for regional organisations, in particular the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and to the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar.
The Security Council continued to call for safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to all people in need, and for the full protection of the rights of minorities, especially Rohingya refugees and internally displaced persons.
UN Security Council Statements on Burma, 2021 February
The members of the Security Council expressed deep concern at the declaration of the state of emergency imposed in Myanmar by the military on 1 February and the arbitrary detention of members of the Government, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint and others. They called for the immediate release of all those detained.
The members of the Security Council emphasized the need for the continued support of the democratic transition in Myanmar. They stressed the need to uphold democratic institutions and processes, refrain from violence and fully respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. They encouraged the pursuance of dialogue and reconciliation in accordance with the will and interests of the people of Myanmar.
The members of the Security Council expressed concern at the restrictions on civil society, journalists and media workers. They also called for safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to all people in need, including through the re‑establishment of United Nations relief flights.
UN Security Council Statements on Burma, 2018
Recounting the haunting stories of Rohingya refugees they met during a recent mission to Bangladesh and Myanmar, Security Council members described mass rapes, attacks on children and the razing of entire villages, stressing that the visit had “awakened their collective conscience” into robust and concerted action.
UN Security Council Statements on Burma, 2017
Calling on the Myanmar Government to end the excessive military force and intercommunal violence that had devastated the Rohingya community in Rakhine State, the Security Council urged the implementation of agreed‑upon mechanisms to assist return of those who have fled and to ensure access for humanitarian aid.
UN Security Council Statements on Burma, 2008
Noting the announcement of a free and fair referendum on a draft constitution in May 2008 and elections in 2010, the Security Council underlined the need for the Government of Myanmar to establish the conditions and create an atmosphere conducive to an inclusive and credible process, including the full participation of all political actors and respect for fundamental political freedoms.
UN Security Council Statements on Burma, 2007
Welcoming the recent mission by the Secretary General’s Special Adviser to Myanmar, the Security Council stressed the need for the Government of Myanmar 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 with the direct support of the United Nations.