SINGAPORE: Singapore has worked to prevent the flow of arms into Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in response to a United Nations (UN) expert who reported that entities in the country provide 'critical supplies' to the junta's weapon factories. An MFA spokesperson said on Friday (May 19)
SINGAPORE: Singapore has worked to prevent the flow of arms into Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in response to a United Nations expert who reported that entities in the country provide"critical supplies" to the junta's weapon factories.
About US$254 million of supplies were shipped from dozens of entities in Singapore to the Myanmar military from February 2021 to December 2022, said Mr Andrews, adding that Singapore banks have also been used “extensively” by arms dealers. “We appreciate the Special Rapporteur’s efforts to provide information to aid Singapore’s investigations into whether any offences were committed under Singapore law. Singapore will not hesitate to take action against any individual or entity which contravenes our laws,” said MFA on Friday.
But he urged the government to review trade with Myanmar and “act decisively" on the entities using Singapore as a base from which to deliver arms, spare parts, manufacturing equipment and raw materials to the junta. Myanmar has seen widespread violence between soldiers and rebels since the coup in February 2021. More than 2,000 people have been killed, according to local monitoring groups.Singapore does not authorise transfer of arms or 'items with potential military application' to Myanmar: MFA
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