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UN Human Rights Council welcomed the successful organization of the new Myanmar election
UN Human Rights Council welcomed the successful organization of the new Myanmar election
25/3/16
On
March 14th, 2016 at the UN Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the
Human Rights Council held a dialogue among nations and non-governmental
organizations with a special rapporteur on the human right in Myanmar within
the framework of the 31st session.
Speaking
as a member of the Human Rights Council for the term 2014 - 2016, Ambassador
Nguyen Trung Thanh, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations
welcomed the new successful general election of Myanmar held last November too;
said that this event was a continuation of the Myanmar people's achievements in
the reform process, democratization and national reconciliation. Affirming spirit
of side by side with the people of Myanmar in the development of the country,
Vietnam has also noted the interest of the international community on Myanmar;
stressed that the concern should realize on a consistent basis with the
international law and the UN Charter, especially the principle of national
self-determination and non-interference in internal affairs. Ambassador said
that the international community should focus on international cooperation,
technical assistance to strengthen the protection and promotion of the rights
of citizens, thereby fulfilling the legitimate aspirations for peace,
stability, democracy and development of the people of Myanmar. Ambassador
Nguyen Trung Thanh reaffirm that Vietnam always supports genuine dialogue and
cooperation between the international partners and Myanamar.
Also
in this discussion, as ASEAN coordinator of the Human Rights Council in 2016,
Ambassador Nguyen Trung Thanh on behalf of the Association has affirmed ASEAN's
solidarity with Myanmar, congratulated the new strides of Myanmar achieved in
the reform process, democratization and national reconciliation, including new
democratic elections and welcomed Myanmar's willingness to cooperate with the
relevant mechanisms of the United Nations. ASEAN stressed that the
international community should have an objective approach, without distinction,
without double standards and politicization of the consideration of human
rights issues; and called on the Council to reconsider the human rights
consideration in the Myanmar issue on the agenda of this mechanism.
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Assuming that nothing happens in the counting and tabulation of results to alter the present positive assessment, this is a remarkable moment for the people of Myanmar.
Turnout was reportedly very high. The capacity of the Union Election Commission has clearly been stretched, but it managed mostly to keep things together, which is impressive.
he initial statements from election observation missions so far have been very positive, indicating that the vote was overwhelmingly peaceful, orderly and free from major issues.
There were no signs of serious manipulation, and it was always likely to be spotted if it happened.
The fact that there are so many observers and greater media freedom is highlighting issues that would probably never have surfaced in the past.
A very small number of more serious irregularities were reported, including the late arrival of advance votes in a few constituencies.
The biggest challenge facing the new administration is how to forge a constructive working relationship with the military. That will be the key determinant of what the next administration can achieve in practice.
formation of a new government "could be an important step forward in the nation's democratic transition
The landmark election is seen as a test of the powerful military's willingness to let the country continue along a path toward full democracy, after decades of military-dominated rule.
A change in Myanmar's constitution, drafted by the military, prevents anyone with foreign family members from becoming the nation's leader.
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