June 20 2021. (Sunday)

Burma case was discussed at the UN General Assembly yesterday. In addition to the arms embargo, the agreement was approved by a split vote. However, it is not a Security Council decision and is not mandatory. What was clear in the split vote was that China and Russia voted unopposed. Sadly, none of the neighboring countries voted in favor. All five countries were neutral. It is a pity that Burma has no good neighbors. Thailand has said it wants ethnic armed groups to abide by the NCA, which has been annulled since the coup.