Myanmar Thanks China, Russia For UN Support
Josephine Roque - All Headline News Staff Writer Yangon, Myanmar (AP) - Myanmar's military government expressed thanks to Russia and China for rallying against the U.N. Security Council's move to formally place the country on its agenda. In a five-page rebuttal, Myanmar said it appreciated China and Russia for having "stood steadfastly on the side of Myanmar." It commended China and Russia as the exceptions that "do not want the U.N. Security Council being misused as a tool in the interest of a big nation." Washington had long called for Myanmar to be formally entered into the council's agenda to investigate its government and domestic policies. The council came to a vote of 10-4. Myanmar had garnered international criticism for its treatment of political opponents including prominent pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. The UN opposition was led by China and Russia along with Qatar and Congo. They reasoned that Myanmar has made developments in addressing its problems and doesn't register as a threat to international security.
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