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EXPLAINED: Who represents myanmar un faces credentials pressure at assembly | Rare Historical Photos

Experts say the NUG, made up of elected politicians overthrown in the coup, has the legitimacy needed for UN recognition [File: Dawei Watch via AFP]

Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG), established by the democratically-elected politicians removed from office in last year’s military coup, is calling for official recognition at this month’s 77th United Nations General Assembly.

“The United Nations need to accept the NUG’s delegation at each and every assembly and sessions and all through the other agencies,” Dr Tun-Aung Shwe, the NUG’s representative in Australia, told Al Jazeera.

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