UN calls for return to democracy in Myanmar, end to violence

Protesters flash the three-finger salute during another demonstration against Myanmar’s military coup in Yangon on Friday (Vincent Thian/AP)

The UN Security Council has again demanded the restoration of democracy in Myanmar and the release of all detainees including Aung San Suu Kyi.

The body has also strongly backed calls by south-east Asian nations for an immediate cessation of violence and the commencement of talks as a first step towards a solution following the February 1 military coup.