A recent report by the United Nations (UN) has unveiled that Indian government-owned companies and private firms in the country supplied arms, dual-use items, and raw materials worth ₹422 crore (approximately $51 million) to the military junta in Myanmar. The report, titled “The Billion Dollar Death Trade: International Arms Networks that Enable Human Rights Violations in Myanmar,” highlights the involvement of UN member states in facilitating this trade, which directly contributes to human rights violations in Myanmar.
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This article delves into the key findings of the report and explores the implications for India
Myanmar’s Major Arms Suppliers: Among the countries supplying arms to the junta, Russia has the highest import value at over $406 million (about ₹3,352 crore), followed by China at $267 million (around ₹2,204 crore), and Singapore at $254 million (over ₹2,096 crore). The UN report sheds light on the extensive global network facilitating the arms trade with Myanmar, thereby exacerbating the human rights crisis in the country.
Capital: Naypyidaw
Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Location: Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) is located in Southeast Asia. It shares borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos, and Thailand. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.
Current Situation: Myanmar has been facing a complex and challenging situation in recent years. In February 2021, the military staged a coup and overthrew the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD) party. The coup has led to widespread protests and civil disobedience movements across the country.
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