Myanmar, Palestine & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (31 January 2024)
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Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric,
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Myanmar
- Secretary-General/Palestinians
- Occupied Palestinian Territory
- UNRWA
- Economic Deterioration in Gaza
- Ukraine
- Trip Announcement
- Central African Republic
- Republic of Congo
- South Sudan
- Ethiopia/Sudan
- Briefing Tomorrow
- Honour Roll
MYANMAR
Three years since the military overturned the democratically elected Government and arbitrarily detained its leaders on 1 February 2021, the crisis in Myanmar continues to deteriorate, with devastating impacts on civilians. On this somber anniversary, the Secretary-General underscores the urgency of forging a path towards a democratic transition with a return to civilian rule.
The Secretary-General condemns all forms of violence and calls for the protection of civilians and cessation of hostilities. An inclusive solution to this crisis requires conditions that permit the people of Myanmar to exercise their human rights freely and peacefully. The military’s campaign of violence targeting civilians and political repression must end, and those responsible be held to account.
The Secretary-General also reiterates his concern regarding the military’s stated intention to move toward elections amid intensifying conflict and human rights violations across the country.
Some 18.6 million people in Myanmar – one-third of the population – urgently need humanitarian support this year – compared to one million before the military takeover three years ago. Unimpeded humanitarian access is also required for the United Nations and its partners.
The Secretary-General calls for sustained international and regional attention and coherent collective action to support the people of Myanmar and remains committed to work with all stakeholders, including ASEAN and other regional actors, to help secure a sustainable and inclusive peace in Myanmar.
The Secretary-General stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar and their desire for an inclusive, peaceful and just society and stresses the need to ensure the protection of all communities, including the Rohingya, who are risking dangerous journeys in increasing numbers in search of safety, basic rights and dignity.
SECRETARY-GENERAL/PALESTINIANS
The Secretary-General spoke at the opening of the 2024 session of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, and he said that the death, destruction, displacement, hunger, loss, and grief in Gaza over the past 120 days are a scar on our shared humanity and conscience.
He told the Committee that the United Nations immediately acted following the very serious allegations against UNRWA staff members. Yesterday, he met with donors to listen to their concerns and to outline the steps taken to address them.
Mr. Guterres underscored the importance of keeping UNRWA’s vital work going to meet the dire needs of civilians in Gaza, and to ensure its continuity of services to Palestine refugees in the occupied West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
The Secretary-General once more called for a rapid, safe, unhindered, expanded and sustained humanitarian access throughout Gaza and repeated his call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon...
Highlights:
- Myanmar
- Secretary-General/Palestinians
- Occupied Palestinian Territory
- UNRWA
- Economic Deterioration in Gaza
- Ukraine
- Trip Announcement
- Central African Republic
- Republic of Congo
- South Sudan
- Ethiopia/Sudan
- Briefing Tomorrow
- Honour Roll
MYANMAR
Three years since the military overturned the democratically elected Government and arbitrarily detained its leaders on 1 February 2021, the crisis in Myanmar continues to deteriorate, with devastating impacts on civilians. On this somber anniversary, the Secretary-General underscores the urgency of forging a path towards a democratic transition with a return to civilian rule.
The Secretary-General condemns all forms of violence and calls for the protection of civilians and cessation of hostilities. An inclusive solution to this crisis requires conditions that permit the people of Myanmar to exercise their human rights freely and peacefully. The military’s campaign of violence targeting civilians and political repression must end, and those responsible be held to account.
The Secretary-General also reiterates his concern regarding the military’s stated intention to move toward elections amid intensifying conflict and human rights violations across the country.
Some 18.6 million people in Myanmar – one-third of the population – urgently need humanitarian support this year – compared to one million before the military takeover three years ago. Unimpeded humanitarian access is also required for the United Nations and its partners.
The Secretary-General calls for sustained international and regional attention and coherent collective action to support the people of Myanmar and remains committed to work with all stakeholders, including ASEAN and other regional actors, to help secure a sustainable and inclusive peace in Myanmar.
The Secretary-General stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar and their desire for an inclusive, peaceful and just society and stresses the need to ensure the protection of all communities, including the Rohingya, who are risking dangerous journeys in increasing numbers in search of safety, basic rights and dignity.
SECRETARY-GENERAL/PALESTINIANS
The Secretary-General spoke at the opening of the 2024 session of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, and he said that the death, destruction, displacement, hunger, loss, and grief in Gaza over the past 120 days are a scar on our shared humanity and conscience.
He told the Committee that the United Nations immediately acted following the very serious allegations against UNRWA staff members. Yesterday, he met with donors to listen to their concerns and to outline the steps taken to address them.
Mr. Guterres underscored the importance of keeping UNRWA’s vital work going to meet the dire needs of civilians in Gaza, and to ensure its continuity of services to Palestine refugees in the occupied West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
The Secretary-General once more called for a rapid, safe, unhindered, expanded and sustained humanitarian access throughout Gaza and repeated his call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon...
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