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Mutual statement on second wedding anniversary of military coup in Myanmar

“We once again ask all members of the international community to support all initiatives to hold those responsible for individual rights violations and violations to account; to cease the sale and move of arms and devices which facilitate atrocities; and to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of Myanmar’s people, including its most vulnerable towns.   “We welcome and support the particular central role of ASEAN in addressing the turmoil in Myanmar, including the attempts of the ASEAN Chair plus ASEAN Special Envoy in order to Myanmar. A joint declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North america, the Federated States associated with Micronesia, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom as well as the United States, on the two calendar year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar: “We remain resolute in our support for all those working peacefully towards an comprehensive and democratic future for your people of Myanmar. ” “There are mounting reports that air strikes, bombardments and the mass burning of villages and places of worship have targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure. Reports of torture and sexual violence by the security forces are usually widespread. The prolonged issue has seen thousands of civilian casualties, over 17 million people in need and 1 . 5 million individuals displaced from their homes. “Since the particular coup, the military regime has violently cracked upon any form of opposition, which includes peaceful protests. Credible reviews indicate that thousands of civilians, including children, have been jailed, tortured and killed. “Over the last two years, the people of Myanmar have courageously demonstrated their dedication to a democratic country, demanding respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, plus showing determined resilience when confronted with unspeakable atrocities. “On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar military staged a coup d’état and seized energy against the will of the individuals, plunging the country into a deeply political, economic and humanitarian crisis. “We welcome the UN Security Council Resolution  2669  (2022) on the circumstance in Myanmar which demands the immediate cessation associated with violence and the upholding of universal human rights, the particular provision of full plus unhindered humanitarian access as well as the protection of civilians. It calls on the military regime to effectively and completely implement ASEAN’s Five-Point General opinion, and to immediately release most arbitrarily detained prisoners, including President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. It reaffirms our support for the ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar and the UN Special Charge to Myanmar and stimulates their close coordination.   It also urges all celebrations in Myanmar to work constructively with both Envoys to begin dialogue to seek a tranquil solution. “The military overruled the democratic wishes from the people of Myanmar because expressed in the November 2020 General Election, when they seized power on 1 Feb 2021. We reiterate our call for the return of Myanmar to a democratic path. The military regime should end violence and create space for meaningful and inclusive dialogue  to allow  regarding any  democratic process  to resume. January 31 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

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