UN special envoy Ibrahim Gambari says there is consensus in the Security Council that Burma cannot return to the status quo after the recent crisis. Speaking at UN headquarters, he voiced concern at reports of continuing arrests and beatings. Below are reactions from around the world.In quotes: UN Burma briefing
US AMBASSADOR TO THE UN, ZALMAY KHALILZADWe must all be prepared to consider measures such as arms embargoes.
CHINA'S AMBASSADOR TO THE UN, WANG GUANGYAPressure ... would only lead to confrontation, or even the loss of dialogue, between [Burma] and the international community.
FRANCE'S AMBASSADOR TO THE UN, JEAN-PIERRE LACROIXIt's important to really know how many victims there are since the authorities are trying to conceal their bloody repression from the world.
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL BAN KI-MOONI must reiterate that the use of force against peaceful demonstrators is abhorrent and unacceptable.
BURMA'S AMBASSADOR TO THE UN, KYAW TINT SWENo Security Council action is warranted.
NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY, BURMESE OPPOSITION PARTYThey are asking [opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi] to confess to offences that she has not committed.
SINGAPORE'S PRIME MINISTER LEE HSIEN LOONGSanctions against a regime that is ready to isolate itself are more likely to be counter-productive than effective.
RUSSIA'S AMBASSADOR TO THE UN, VITALY CHURKINWith regard to the [UN] Security Council, its job is to continue lending political support to the efforts of [UN envoy Ibrahim] Gambari.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
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