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Kyaw Tint Swe

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2006-12-04
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  1. “The Myanmar Government will do its national duty to protect its citizens and bring peace, stability and prosperity to the country. 06-6406]”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source

  2. “With regard to allegations that civilians suffer from the repercussions of counter-insurgency operations, we took the members of the diplomatic corps and the United Nations country team to those areas. We also invited Under-Secretary-General Gambari to those areas, so that he could personally witness the actual situation. Let me conclude by expressing our strong conviction that only through a comprehensive approach to promote economic growth, poverty eradication, sustainable development and national reconciliation will we be able to put an end to armed conflicts - which, in our view, is the best way to protect civilians. To that end, our Government has, to date, spent over 81 billion kyats and some $550 million to develop the border areas, where most of our ethnic nationalities reside.”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source

  3. “The insurgency that had plagued the country has come to a virtual end. There now remain a faction of one insurgent group, the Karen National Union (KNU), and remnants of armed narcotraffickers, who are now confined to small enclaves in the border areas. Although their ranks have greatly diminished and they currently control little or no territory, they continue to target civilians and commit acts of terrorism. In order to protect the civilian population, the Government is conducting counter-insurgency operations against those elements of the KNU and the remnants of narcotrafficking armed groups that are conducting terrorist activities against the civilians.”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source

  4. “We fully sympathize with the Victims of armed conflict in various parts of the 06-6406] world, as we ourselves endured the bitter experience of insurgent groups committing atrocities against the civilian population. We fully agree that the protection of civilians must be depoliticized and must transcend singular interests so as to become a core principle of humanity for all civilizations. The most efficient way to protect civilians in armed conflict is to resolve the root causes and bring armed conflicts to an end. Soon after regaining independence in 1948, Myanmar had to face an insurgency that lasted for over 40 years. Because of the national reconciliation efforts of the Government, 17 of 18 insurgent groups have returned to the legal fold and are now working together with the Government for the development of their respective regions.”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source

  5. “In the years since the adoption of Security Council resolution 1296 (2000), the international community has faced numerous challenges in providing security for and ensuring the well-being of civilian populations. As Under-Secretary-General Egeland has pointed out, success depends on united action taken by all members. Armed conflicts, and the great harm they do to civilians, are exacerbated by the easy availability of illicit small arms and light weapons. In addition, terrorism also causes great suffering to the civilian population. The international community must effectively address these serious challenges. Myanmar joins other members of the international community in condemning all such acts.”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source

  6. “At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the Presidency of the Council for this month. I would also like to thank you for having convened this open debate. I wish to thank Mr. Jan Egeland, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for having updated the Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I also wish to take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation to him for his leadership and dedication in discharging his important task. His contributions, and the noble mission that he has ably carried out, will be remembered by the international community. Armed conflicts breed a cycle of violence and bring untold suffering to innocent civilians.”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source