UN Experts Urge Action as Myanmar Civilian Deaths Exceed 6,000
UN experts have called for a “course correction” in the international response to the escalating crisis in Myanmar, where civilian deaths have surpassed 6,000, Reliefweb.int reported yesterday.
They emphasized that these figures highlight the international community’s failure to protect the people of Myanmar.
The experts noted that international actions have successfully reduced the junta’s access to weapons, with a reported one-third decline in procurement due to targeted sanctions. However, they stress that these measures are insufficient and lack the necessary coordination to effectively support the civilian population.
The report details the brutal tactics employed by the military, including unlawful killings, torture, and enforced disappearances, with nearly 2,000 individuals reportedly killed in custody. Over 21,000 people remain detained since the February 2021 coup, often held without communication.
The experts also condemned the junta’s plans for upcoming elections, labeling them a fraud given the ongoing repression of dissent. They urged UN member states to deny the junta legitimacy and increase support for civil society organizations working to document human rights abuses and provide humanitarian aid, warning against further loss of innocent lives.
