Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On the anniversary of Myanmar’s coup, the EU denounced military activities, called for de-escalation, and insisted on humanitarian access.
According to the European Union press, on the 4th anniversary of the coup, a High Representative of the EU released a statement on behalf of the union.
On the 4th anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, the European Union reiterates its strongest condemnation of the actions taken by the Myanmar military since 1 February 2021 and calls for the end of all forms of violence and the release of all prisoners arbitrarily detained including President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
The EU further stated that “the coup has plunged Myanmar into a dire political, economic, social, human rights, and humanitarian crisis, with widespread violence, including indiscriminate air strikes by the military regime and continuous violations of International Humanitarian Law, mostly affecting the civilian population. The EU underlines the need for accountability for all atrocities committed in Myanmar and the key role of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar in such efforts.”
How has the coup impacted Myanmar’s political and economic stability?
Myanmar is commemorating the fourth anniversary of the military coup that sent the democratically elected government into hiding and brought widespread violence and a humanitarian crisis.
The junta of military leaders extended the state of emergency for six months, claiming stability and security must be assured ahead of long-delayed national elections. This move comes at a time when the military faces intense pressure as its control of the country begins to slip under sustained attacks by ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy insurgents.
How has the EU responded to Myanmar’s crisis over the years?
Since its inception four years ago, the European Union has consistently condemned the military coup in Myanmar and what followed in statements after statements. On the third anniversary of the coup, the European Union reaffirmed the strongest condemnation it could muster towards the actions taken by the military that led to a deepening political, economic, and humanitarian crisis. A statement was included that the EU is prepared to take further sanctions measures against individuals responsible for attacks on democracy and human rights in Myanmar.
