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Activist groups urge UN probe of its Myanmar envoy after report alleges ties to Chinese companies

Activist groups are urging the United Nations to investigate its special envoy to Myanmar, Julie Bishop, over potential conflicts of interest related to Chinese companies.
Justice for Myanmar stated that Bishop's ties to Chinese state-owned companies create 'unacceptable conflicts of interest that must be fully investigated.'
The spokesperson for Justice for Myanmar, Yadanar Muang, emphasized the importance of trust from Myanmar civil society for the special envoy's role.
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres has received the request for an investigation but has not provided any comments regarding it.

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UN called to investigate possible affiliation of Special Envoy to Myanmar with China companies

Justice for Myanmar (JFM) released a statement calling on the United Nations to investigate possible conflicts of interest with its Special Envoy to Myanmar due to her possible links with Chinese state-owned entities. The Special Envoy, Julie Bishop, served as the Australian minister of foreign affairs from 2013-2018 and was appointed to her position as UN special envoy in April of 2024. Bishop also heads the global business consultancy firm, Ju…

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UN urged to probe Myanmar special envoy over alleged Chinese firms ties

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Activist groups urge UN probe of its Myanmar envoy after report alleges ties to Chinese companies

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