Dr Noeleen Heyzer urged all parties to act in the greater interest of the nation and to fully respect their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law. - INSTITUTE OF POLICY STUDIES
BANGKOK (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The new United Nations special envoy on Myanmar, Dr Noeleen Heyzer, on Monday (Dec 27) expressed concern about the escalating violence in Myanmar and called for a new year's ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid.
In her first official statement since assuming the position two weeks ago, Dr Heyzer called for the halt of hostilities "throughout Myanmar".
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