What does the UN do during a civil war?

Since 1989, the Council has deployed UN peace operations to twenty-four different countries affected by civil war, imposed sanctions on dozens of civil-war parties, and established several transitional administrations and interna- tional criminal tribunals to address civil wars and their consequences.

Is the civil war in Myanmar still going on?

The conflict has largely been ethnic-based, with several ethnic armed groups fighting Myanmar’s armed forces, the Tatmadaw, for self-determination. The conflict is the world’s longest ongoing civil war, having spanned more than seven decades.

How does the UN stop war?

The UN accomplishes this by working to prevent conflict, helping parties in conflict make peace, deploying peacekeepers, and creating the conditions to allow peace to hold and flourish. The UN Security Council has the primary responsibility for international peace and security.

How many people are in need of aid and protection in Myanmar?

As of the start of 2021, about one million people are in need of humanitarian aid and protection in Myanmar. Pictured here, an IDP camp in Myanmar’s Kachin province. (file photo) UN News: What do you think will happen next for Myanmar, will the military regime take hold]

What is the situation like in Myanmar?

There are also reports that several hundred people have fled areas hit hard by violence, including many who have sought refuge in neighbouring countries. Tom Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, highlights the need for neighbouring countries to protect and care for those who arrive on their borders.

What is the international community’s role in Myanmar?

The international community has a responsibility to protect the people of Myanmar, under attack from their own military, the UN independent human rights expert on the country argues, in the second part of our in-depth interview, calling also for refuge to be given to those who have fled for their lives to neighbouring countries.

What is the Special Rapporteur’s role in Myanmar?

In part two of this extensive UN News interview, the Special Rapporteur addresses the responsibility to protect the people of Myanmar from violence, and his hopes for the country’s future. You can read part one, here . The interviews have been edited for clarity and brevity.