In a rare move, the UN general assembly has condemned Myanmar’s military coup and called for an arms embargo against the country in a resolution demonstrating widespread global opposition to the junta and demanding the restoration of the country’s democratic transition.
Supporters had hoped the 193-member world body would approve the resolution unanimously by consensus, but Belarus called for a vote. The measure was approved with 119 countries voting “yes”, Belarus voting “no” and 36 countries abstaining.
The resolution was the result of lengthy negotiations by a so-called core group including the European Union and many western nations, and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), which includes Myanmar. A
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