Being a sole super power in the world after the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, it is specially needed for the United States to be fair and objective in dealing with the international affairs, wrote U Maung Maung Soe Tint, a retired Myanmar ambassador, in the article titled "War and Peace."

Just because Iraq did not destroy the weapons of mass destruction according to the time-frame does not justify the US war on Iraq without the mandate of the Security Council, the article said.

The US-led forces are invading Iraq not only to disarm the latter but also to overthrow the government of a sovereign country, the article said, pointing out that even their allies have been opposing the war and tens of thousands of people of the world are staging demonstrations to protest the invasion.

The article condemned the United States for continuing the war against the will of the people of the world disregarding their call for halting the war and demand for a political solution within the framework of the United Nations.

Citing the UN Charter which prohibits solving a problem with the use of force, the article warned, "Violation of the UN charter is like burning one's own house. It is sure that these acts will lead to self-destruction."

Meanwhile, the Myanmar government is still keeping silence on the war as it has entered the 18th day.

(Xinhua News Agency April 6, 2003)