The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) condemned the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-security-forces-surround-arrest-protesters-as-us-calls-for-withdrawal-369486">Myanmar</a> military's violent crackdown against peaceful anti-coup demonstrators on Wednesday with the country witnessing daily protests with demonstrators demanding a return to democracy.

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The United States announced sanctions against two adult children of Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing over the military <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-invites-foreign-minister-of-myanmar-junta-369485">coup</a> and subsequent violence against protesters in the South East Asian nation.

"Treasury took these actions in response to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/lobbyist-to-get-2-million-to-explain-myanmars-coup-for-junta-369509">Burmese</a> military's coup against the democratically elected civilian government of Burma and its brutal killing of peaceful protesters," the US Treasury Department said in a statement.

Meanwhile, the Chinese ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun called for "de-escalation" and "diplomacy".

"Now it's time for de-escalation. It's time for diplomacy. It's time for dialogue," Zhang Ju asserted.

Zhang added that "China has participated in the (statement) negotiation in a constructive manner. China's friendship policy toward Myanmar is for all the people of Myanmar. China stands ready to engage and communicate with the relevant parties, and play a constructive role in easing the current situation."

Myanmar has been hit by violence ever since the military coup on February 1 which led to the ouster of democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

The military has imposed a state of emergency for one year even as demonstrators have been campaigning for the military to restore the democratically led government in the country.

At least 60 people have been killed in the violence and several arrested with Yangon and Mandalay becoming the flashpoint of protests.

The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) condemned the Myanmar military's violent crackdown against peaceful anti-coup demonstrators on Wednesday with the country witnessing daily protests with demonstrators demanding a return to democracy.

The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) condemned the Myanmar military's violent crackdown against peaceful anti-coup demonstrators on Wednesday with the country witnessing daily protests with demonstrators demanding a return to democracy. Watch: The United States announced sanctions against two adult children of Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing over the military coup and subsequent violence against protesters in the South East Asian nation. "Treasury took these actions in response to the Burmese military's coup against the democratically elected civilian government of Burma and its brutal killing of peaceful protesters," the US Treasury Department said in a statement. Meanwhile, the Chinese ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun called for "de-escalation" and "diplomacy". "Now it's time for de-escalation. It's time for diplomacy. It's time for dialogue," Zhang Ju asserted. Zhang added that "China has participated in the (statement) negotiation in a constructive manner. China's friendship policy toward Myanmar is for all the people of Myanmar. China stands ready to engage and communicate with the relevant parties, and play a constructive role in easing the current situation." Myanmar has been hit by violence ever since the military coup on February 1 which led to the ouster of democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The military has imposed a state of emergency for one year even as demonstrators have been campaigning for the military to restore the democratically led government in the country. At least 60 people have been killed in the violence and several arrested with Yangon and Mandalay becoming the flashpoint of protests.

It is time for de-escalation and diplomacy, says China at UN on Myanmar violence

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday issued a press statement expressing concern&nbsp;over the developments in Myanmar and called for the release of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint.

The statement said, "members of the Security Council expressed deep concern at the declaration of the state of emergency imposed in Myanmar by the military" 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."

On Monday the country saw a bloodless coup with the military overthrowing the civilian government in an action that led to strong reactions globally. Interestingly, the UNSC statement doesn't use the word coup.

UNSC members in the statement "emphasized the need for the continued support of the democratic transition in Myanmar" and "stressed the need to uphold democratic institutions and processes, refrain from violence, and fully respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law."

The country saw elections last year with National League for Democracy getting huge support. The actions by the military halts the democratic transition for the country, which started in 2010 after the release of Aung San Suu kyi.

The top UN body "encouraged the pursuance of dialogue and reconciliation in accordance with the will and interests of the people of Myanmar". Concerns have also been expressed at the "restrictions on civil society, journalists and media workers" in the statement.&nbsp;

The UNSC had met on Tuesday to discuss the issue. UK is the president of the UNSC for this month and had backed the discussion on the issue at the high table. &nbsp;The statement mentions the Rohingya crisis with the UNSC members reiterating the "need to address the root causes of the crisis in Rakhine State and to create conditions necessary for the safe, voluntary, sustainable, and dignified return of displaced persons."

The statement saw strong support to regional organizations, in particular the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and welcomed the ASEAN Chair’s Statement dated 1 February 2021 on the issue. The ASEAN statement called for adherence to the principles of democracy, the rule of law, and good governance. 
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The United Nations Security Council on Thursday issued a press statement expressing concern over the developments in Myanmar and called for the release of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint.

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday issued a press statement expressing concern over the developments in Myanmar and called for the release of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint. The statement said, "members of the Security Council expressed deep concern at the declaration of the state of emergency imposed in Myanmar by the military" 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." On Monday the country saw a bloodless coup with the military overthrowing the civilian government in an action that led to strong reactions globally. Interestingly, the UNSC statement doesn't use the word coup. UNSC members in the statement "emphasized the need for the continued support of the democratic transition in Myanmar" and "stressed the need to uphold democratic institutions and processes, refrain from violence, and fully respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law." The country saw elections last year with National League for Democracy getting huge support. The actions by the military halts the democratic transition for the country, which started in 2010 after the release of Aung San Suu kyi. The top UN body "encouraged the pursuance of dialogue and reconciliation in accordance with the will and interests of the people of Myanmar". Concerns have also been expressed at the "restrictions on civil society, journalists and media workers" in the statement. The UNSC had met on Tuesday to discuss the issue. UK is the president of the UNSC for this month and had backed the discussion on the issue at the high table. The statement mentions the Rohingya crisis with the UNSC members reiterating the "need to address the root causes of the crisis in Rakhine State and to create conditions necessary for the safe, voluntary, sustainable, and dignified return of displaced persons." The statement saw strong support to regional organizations, in particular the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and welcomed the ASEAN Chair’s Statement dated 1 February 2021 on the issue. The ASEAN statement called for adherence to the principles of democracy, the rule of law, and good governance.

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