Democratic Party for a New Society backs campaign for UN Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS) on Thursday backed the campaign for Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun to remain in his role as Myanmar’s permanent representative to the U.N. ahead of the Credentials Committee’s decision on whether he should continue in the post he has held since 2020.
“Replacing Kyaw Moe Tun with a regime-appointed ambassador would give the regime the right to represent Myanmar,” Hnin Hnin Hmway, DPNS joint general secretary, told DVB in an interview from Thailand’s Mae Sot, along the Thai-Myanmar border, on Sept. 17.
This endorsement comes ahead of a support rally for Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, scheduled to take place outside of the U.N. headquarters in New York City, on Sept. 19.
“[Kyaw Moe Tun] has spoken out for the people the military have tried to silence, including my mother, Aung San Suu Kyi, political prisoners, and millions across Burma. Now our voices matter for him,” Aris said in a video message posted to his social media account on Sept. 7.
The nine-member U.N. Credentials Committee includes the three permanent Security Council members: U.S., China, Russia, along with newly-appointed members: Bahamas, Belgium, Benin, Jamaica, Uganda, and Vanuatu.
It will evaluate representation disputes following the 81st U.N. General Assembly session, which takes place Sept. 18-28.
The Myanmar regime announced on Sunday that it has revoked the status of the country’s Permanent Representative to the U.N., Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, accusing him of carrying out illegal activities and engaging in civil service misconduct. Regime media reported that Naypyidaw officially dismissed him from his role as Myanmar’s U.N. ambassador on Feb. 27, … Continue reading
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