The United Nations condemned a violent crackdown in Myanmar on Sunday and urged the country's military rulers to stop using force on peaceful demonstrators. "We strongly condemn the escalating violence against protests in Myanmar and call on the military to immediately halt the use of force against peaceful protesters," Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN human rights office, said in a statement.

UN rights office condemns Myanmar crackdown, at least 18 dead on bloodiest day of protests

The United Nations human rights office has called on Thailand to amend its lese majeste law, which had been used against at least 35 democracy activists, including a minor aged 16 years.

UN agency calls on Thailand to amend its 'Lese Majeste' Law

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UN rights office condemns Myanmar crackdown, at least 18 dead on bloodiest day of protests

UN agency calls on Thailand to amend its 'Lese Majeste' Law