CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced on 25 October 2021 the appointment of Noeleen Heyzer of Singapore as his new Special Envoy on Myanmar. Ms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer: United Nations General Assembly Third Committee | United Nations in Myanmar.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun is the permanent representative of Myanmar to the United Nations; however, the diplomat does not represent the country’s ruling military junta. Kyaw Moe Tun was appointed to his position in 2020, months before the military overthrew the elected civilian government in February 2021.

Detailed explanation-4: -United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Guy Ryder of the United Kingdom as Under-Secretary-General for Policy in his Executive Office. He will succeed Volker Türk of Austria who has been appointed as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.