China and Russia vetoed an American-drafted resolution on Friday calling for the military rulers of Myanmar to release all political prisoners, cease attacks on ethnic minorities and speed a transition to democracy.The vote was 9 to 3 with South Africa joining China and Russia in opposition, and three other countries, Congo Republic, Indonesia and Qatar, abstaining.
According to China and Russia, that while they shared concerns about conditions in Myanmar, they are internal matters that did not constitute threats to international peace and security - the category of crisis subject to Security Council action.
The Russian ambassador to the UN said that none of the neighbouring countries considered the situation in Myanmar as a threat to them
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