UN envoy calls for Myanmar sanctions

The United Nations' human rights envoy to Myanmar has called for sanctions against the leaders of last week's military coup. Speaking at an emergency meeting in Geneva, Tom Andrews said security forces had been using live ammunition against anti-coup protesters in breach of international law.

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(Image: Myanmar honour guards during the parade to mark the 74th anniversary of Myanmar's Union Day. Credit: EPA/Nyunt Win)