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The Myanmar crisis

Status: Closed Opened: 29 Apr 2021 Closed: 23 Sep 2021 27 recommendations 4 conclusions 1 report

This brief inquiry will examine the Government’s response to the ongoing military and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. The aim of this inquiry is to provide time-sensitive recommendations that will strengthen the UK Government’s efforts to mediate and limit further violence in Myanmar. Read the call for evidence for more details about the inquiry

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Fourth Report - The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar… HC 203 16 Jul 2021 31 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item
4 Recommendation Fourth Report - The UK Government's Res… Acknowledged

This support should be contingent on the NUG’s clear and continued commitment to the rights...

This support should be contingent on the NUG’s clear and continued commitment to the rights of different ethnic groups and minorities, and to delivering justice for past crimes. The UK should work to encourage other countries to do the same.

Government response AI summary
The UK government states it wants to see an inclusive future for Myanmar and has used diplomatic meetings to encourage the NUG to be inclusive and representative of all ethnic groups, welcoming their recent policy paper on the Rohingya.
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Oral evidence sessions

1 session
Date Witnesses
25 May 2021 Dr Sasa · National Unity Government of Myanmar, John Sifton · Human Rights Watch, Mark Farmaner · Burma Campaign UK, Naw K’nyaw Paw · Karen Peace Support Network, Thinzar Shunlei Yi · Action Committee for Democracy Development, Tom Andrews · UN Human Rights Council View ↗

Who gave evidence

6 witnesses
WitnessOrganisationSessions
Dr Sasa · Minister of International Cooperation National Unity Government of Myanmar 1
John Sifton · Asia Advocacy Director Human Rights Watch 1
Mark Farmaner · Director Burma Campaign UK 1
Naw K’nyaw Paw · General Secretary Karen Peace Support Network 1
Thinzar Shunlei Yi · Advocacy Coordinator Action Committee for Democracy Development 1
Tom Andrews · Special Rapporteur on the situation of human righ… UN Human Rights Council 1