India condemns Myanmar violence, expresses concern at UNSC meeting Geeta Mohan India condemns Myanmar violence, expresses concern at UNSC meeting
Myanmar has seen bloodshed and upheaval ever since a military coup deposed the democratically elected government on February 1, thereby reversing the country s hard-fought democratic transition. According to a local monitoring group called the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, more than 600 civilians have so far been killed in the military crackdown.
Speaking at the Arria Formula UNSC meeting on Myanmar in New York, Deputy Permanent Representative of India at the United Nations (UN) Nagaraj Naidu said, India condemns the use of violence in Myanmar and deeply condoles the loss of lives. It is essential to observe maximum restraint. It is equally important to uphold humanitarian principles.
Lack of engagement with Myanmar will be counter-productive: India
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India’s ongoing developmental and humanitarian assistance in Myanmar is aimed at the socio-economic development of the country.
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Protesters in Yangon set up a line in an attempt to prevent security forces from entering a neighbourhood.
India on Friday advocated greater engagement with Myanmar and pointed out that lack of engagement with the Southeast Asian country will only create a “vacuum which will be counterproductive”.
“.we need greater engagement, not less. Lack of engagement will only create a vacuum which will be counterproductive. We therefore support all initiatives to engage with Myanmar and resolve issues peacefully without further bloodshed,” Indian Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) to UN Nagraj Naidu told a meeting on Myanmar at the UN Security Council under the Arria Formula.
India has expressed concern over the recent escalation in hostilities in several parts of Yemen, saying it is worrisome that this situation will provide opportunities for terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and the Islamic State to spread their presence in the strife-torn country. Speaking at the UN Security Council monthly meeting on Yemen on Monday, India s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Nagaraj Naidu termed as deeply concerning the reports of military confrontations in Taiz, Al Jawf and Sana a governorates, asserting that it has resulted in several casualties, extensive destruction and renewed displacement of civilians. We are concerned at the recent escalation in hostilities in several parts of Yemen, especially in Marib which hosts a large number of internally displaced Yemenis, Naidu said.
Reports of military confrontations in Yemen are deeply concerning , Nagaraj Naidu said.
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India has expressed concern over the recent escalation in hostilities in several parts of Yemen, saying it is worrisome that this situation will provide opportunities for terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and the ISIS to spread their presence in the strife-torn country.
Speaking at the UN Security Council monthly meeting on Yemen on Monday, India s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Nagaraj Naidu termed as deeply concerning the reports of military confrontations in Taiz, Al Jawf and Sana a governorates, asserting that it has resulted in several casualties, extensive destruction and renewed displacement of civilians.
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AFP India has expressed concern over the recent escalation in hostilities in several parts of Yemen, saying it is “worrisome” that this situation will provide opportunities for terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and the Islamic State to spread their presence in the strife-torn country. Speaking at the UN Security Council monthly meeting on Yemen on Monday, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Nagaraj Naidu termed as “deeply concerning” the reports of military confrontations in Taiz, Al Jawf and Sana’a governorates, asserting that it has resulted in several casualties, extensive destruction and renewed displacement of civilians.