UN Urges Myanmar To Return To Democracy

JAKARTA - The United Nations (UN) has urged Myanmar to resume its democratic rule, after the country's military junta extended its emergency status.

This status has resulted in delays in the implementation of general elections.

"It's clear, we continue to oppose the coup, and we want democratic rule to be restored in Myanmar as soon as possible," said UN deputy spokesman Farhan Haq.

Myanmar's military junta has extended its period of emergency status for the fourth time since it staged a coup in 2021. Because it was extended, the status remained in effect after July 31.

Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council has also discussed the postponed elections in Southeast Asian countries - most of which are Buddhist.

Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military toppled Aung San Suu Kyi's government on February 1, 2021.

The coup was responded to by riots by the mob, condemning the overthrow of Suu Kyi and the imposition of power by the military.

The junta has detained Suu Kyi and many other officials and oppressed the protesters. The United Nations warns that Myanmar has gone into civil war.

According to the United Nations, over the past two years there have been more than 1.5 million people forced to flee.

During that time, five million children in Myanmar faced conditions that desperately needed humanitarian assistance.

UN data shows 2,890 people have lost their lives in the hands of the military and their supporters. A total of 767 people have been arrested since the military took power, according to the data.