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Tom Andrews released a video, which features the voices of some of those in Myanmar who have suffered greatly and are taking action to defend their country. He implored States to take a more robust course of international action “before it’s too late”.

“Now is not the time for more rhetoric, it is time for meaningful action,” the UN expert said. “The international community must take strong, meaningful steps to cut the junta’s access to weapons, funds and legitimacy.

“The fact that one year has elapsed with no Security Council Resolution imposing a comprehensive arms embargo -- as arms continue to flow to the junta and kill innocent people -- is unacceptable.”

He said. “The people of Myanmar deserve better from the United Nations.”