Addressing the General Assembly on Tuesday, the UN special envoy to Myanmar said that “despite the death of thousands of people and injuries to countless people, violence does not seem to stop.”
He emphasized that if no ceasefire happens and the citizens’ requirements are not noticed, “permanent and included peace cannot be imagined.”
Ceasefire
Julie Bishop said that he himself met the people of the fight for life in the wreck of the house, hospital and school and those who only want peace, so that they can live a normal life again. However, due to armed conflict, relief and resuscitation attempts were disrupted.
Although some parties involved in the struggle have announced a ceasefire, they said “it was not fully followed.”
Repeating his appeal for the end of the violence, he said, “The protection of the citizens should be our priority and lasting peace – the common goal of all of us.”
He clearly said that if the violence is not over, then Myanmar’s self-destruction will continue slowly. “
Controversial election
Julie Bishop warned that an inclusive and transparent selection process could not be completed until the violence was over.
He feared that the election was held in the current situation but how he would be involved, while many opposition leaders were still in custody. He warned that the military administration would prevent and instability in the country, prevent and instability in the country.
He appealed to the United Nations to release all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kya and Win Mint, without delay.
Rohingya
Most Rohingya living in Myanmar and Bangladesh are living in minority poverty. The ongoing conflict between the Myanmar military and the rebel Arakan army in Rakhine province has added their difficulties and they are constantly subjected to discrimination, forced recruitment and violence.
The Rohingyas living in Cox’s Bazaar in Bangladesh are also facing problems like ration and education.
Julie Bishop said, “No sustainable future for Myanmar is possible until security, accountability and opportunities for all communities, including Rohingya, and the main reasons for conflict, discrimination and franchise are not resolved.”