UN Envoy Urges End to Myanmar Violence After Meeting Junta Chief

Julie Bishop calls for reconciliation, emphasizing the need for accountability and humanitarian access in Myanmar's ongoing conflict.

UN Special Envoy Julie Bishop met with Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, in an effort to address the country's prolonged conflict.
Bishop highlighted the 'zero-sum mentality' as a major barrier to resolving the crisis, urging all parties to move beyond it.
The conflict, stemming from a 2021 military coup, has displaced over 3.1 million people and continues to cause widespread suffering.
Bishop also engaged with various stakeholders, including Suu Kyi's party and ethnic armed groups, to foster dialogue and coordination.
The envoy warned that the Myanmar crisis risks being forgotten, stressing the urgent need for international attention and support.