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Recommendation 6
6
Accepted
Paragraph: 17
Freezing the Tatmadaw’s supply of arms should be the first priority of all those who...
Recommendation
Freezing the Tatmadaw’s supply of arms should be the first priority of all those who wish to see violence in Myanmar come to an end.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states it is a longstanding supporter of an arms embargo, has transitioned EU embargoes into domestic law, and is actively working with G7 and UN partners to prevent the flow of arms to Myanmar.
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Paragraph Reference:
17
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted
AND 7. We recommend that the UK draft a United Nations Security Council resolution calling explicitly for an arms embargo on Myanmar in order to gauge the current level of support and the type of diplomatic engagement that is required to establish an effective arms embargo. The ultimate objective of the UK should be securing a binding Security Council resolution on an arms embargo on Myanmar. (Paragraph 17) AND
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