Hong Kong 01 and Sungdo Daily reported on the 18th that China, along with Russia, exported weapons and military supplies worth at least 1 billion dollars to the Myanmar military.
Citing a UN report released the day before, the media reported that China and Russia had delivered lethal weapon equipment like this since the Myanmar military came to power in a coup on February 1, 2021.
Tom Andrews, UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, criticized China and Russia for supporting the harsh suppression and suppression of anti-government forces by the Myanmar military through arms exports.
According to the report, Chinese-made K-8 jets, Russian-made Mi helicopters, Sukhoi-30 fighters, MiG-29 fighters, Yak-130 light attack aircraft, and rocket launching systems that have been transferred to Myanmar are frequently used in air strikes on schools, medical facilities, and private homes. are being mobilized
According to related trade statistics, the Myanmar military has imported weapons and weapons manufacturing raw materials from Russia worth $406 million since taking full power. It also imported $267 million from China.
It is said that Myanmar also bought weapons and military supplies from India, Singapore, and Thailand.
The report warned that “weapons provided by Russian suppliers were likely used to commit war crimes and crimes against humanity in Myanmar.”
On the 11th of last month, at least 160 people were killed when a Myanmar military Yak-130 light attack aircraft dropped two bombs at an anti-government rally held in Sagaing Province, Myanmar.
At that time, close to 40 of the dead were children, which drew criticism from the international community.
Andrews, the special rapporteur, said, “It is fortunate to know who is providing these weapons,” and urged UN member states to completely ban arms transfers to the Myanmar military, comply with the existing embargo, and cooperate with sanctions.
Source: Donga
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