arrow_back Back to App

US House Urges UN Arms Embargo Against Burma Military.

The US House of Representatives calls on the UN Security Council to immediately impose an arms embargo against the Burmese military (Tatmadaw) due to the coup and severe human rights abuses. This action aims to halt violence, protect civilians, and pressure the military to restore democratic governance. Lifting the embargo requires a permanent cease-fire, release of elected leaders, and full restoration of internet access.
Key points
The US urges the UN to block arms supplies to the Burmese military to stop violence against civilians and ethnic minorities.
The embargo is intended to force the military to immediately release democratically elected leaders and restore civilian rule.
Full humanitarian access for vulnerable populations and the restoration of internet and telecommunications services are required.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_106
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2025-02-04