Myanmar's newly-appointed ambassador to the United Nations has resigned, saying that his predecessor who was fired by the military junta continues to represent the country, a UN spokesman said Thursday, the latest twist in a diplomatic row.
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A clash was averted over who represents Myanmar at the United Nations in New York following a Feb. 1 military coup, after the junta's replacement quit and the Myanmar U.N. mission confirmed that Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun remained in the job.
UN special envoy says at least 38 people killed Wednesday in an escalating crackdown on protesters; Christine Schraner Burgener says junta unconcerned about condemnation from the international community.
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