Geneva, May 13 -- : A group of UN experts on Wednesday (local time) called on businesses in Myanmar to uphold their human rights responsibilities and put pressure on the military junta to halt grave human rights violations.
According to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the military coup of February 1 has placed businesses with operations or business relations in Myanmar in a challenging situation.
"While some businesses have reiterated their public support for the rule of law and human rights, and cut ties with the junta, many continue to engage in business with the military as if nothing has happened," the UN experts said.
They urged companies to act in line with the Guiding Principles on Business and Hum...