Audrey Young is political editor for the New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand has suspended all high-level political and military contact with Myanmar in response to the military coup that took place on February 1, says Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta. Mahuta also spoke at a rally outside Parliament tonight held to protest against the military coup. Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta speaking at the rally protesting against the military coup in Myanmar. "On behalf of the Government, this is the statement I have prepared: Aotearoa is deeply concerned by the military coup in Myanmar. The people of Myanmar have invested in their democracy over the past decade, holding not one, but two multi-party general elections.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 09, 2021 06:56 UTC