Call for Probe: UN Envoy's Alleged Ties to Chinese Interests in Myanmar

Activist groups are urging the United Nations to investigate its special envoy to Myanmar, Julie Bishop, over potential conflicts of interest. Reports reveal her consulting firm's alleged connections to Chinese companies operating in Myanmar. The calls for inquiry underline concerns about trust and integrity in her UN role.

Activist groups are raising questions about the United Nations special envoy to Myanmar, Julie Bishop, amid allegations of conflicts of interest linked to her consulting firm's alleged connections with Chinese companies in Myanmar.

Justice for Myanmar has reached out to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres after allegations surfaced in The Saturday Paper, detailing Bishop's purported links to Chinese state-owned enterprises. Concerns revolve around the potential impact on her position, centered on engaging with civil society.

China remains a major arms supplier and economic supporter of Myanmar's military regime. Activists urge Guterres to thoroughly investigate Bishop's business dealings and assess the implications for her UN duties.

(With inputs from agencies.)