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Myanmar has been in crisis since the army took power from Suu Kyi’s elected government in February last year, detaining her and other officials and responding to pro-democracy protests and dissent with lethal force.

The 15-member council has long been split on how to deal with the Myanmar crisis, with China and Russia arguing against strong action. He said China had wanted the Security Council to adopt a formal statement on Myanmar, not a resolution. Myanmar denies genocide and said it was waging a legitimate campaign against insurgents who attacked police posts.The initial text – seen by Reuters – urged an end to the transfer of arms to Myanmar and threatened sanctions, but that language has since been removed.

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