UN chief deeply concerned over Myanmar situation: spokesperson

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeplyconcerned about the situation in Myanmar, including the increasing use of force and the reported deployment of additional armored vehicles to major cities, his spokesperson said in a statement on Sunday.

"He calls on Myanmar's military and police to ensure the right of peaceful assembly is fully respected and demonstrators are not subjected to reprisals. Reports of continued violence, intimidation and harassment by security personnel are unacceptable," according to the statement.

(Cover: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers a speech at the lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, December 18, 2020. /Reuters)