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UN chief concerned about Myanmar’s intention to hold elections amid violence, arrests

UN chief concerned about Myanmar’s intention to hold elections amid violence, arrests

NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (pix) expressed concern Monday over the intention of Myanmar’s ruling junta to hold elections amid intensifying aerial bombardment and the burning of civilian houses along with ongoing arrests, intimidation and harassment of political leaders, civil society actors and journalists.‘’Without conditions that permit the people of Myanmar to freely exercise their political rights, the proposed polls risk exacerbating instability,‘’ Anadolu Agency quoted his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, as saying in a statement .The military pledged last week to hold new elections in August.Feb 1 marks two years since Myanmar’s military launched a coup against the democratically elected government and detained its members.The Secretary-General continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar and to support their democratic aspirations for an inclusive, peaceful and just society and the protection of all communities, including the Rohi

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