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Statement by Chin Human Rights Organization on the Myanmar Tatmadaw’s Coup d’etat in Burma/Myanmar

February 3, 2021/in Member statements

3 FEBRUARY 2021 IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) unequivocally condemns the actions of the Tatmadaw which staged a coup d’etat on the 1 February 2021. This action sets the country on a dangerous course of backsliding from the path towards democratization. This especially imperils the prospect of national reconciliation and peace in […]

The Network for Human Rights Documentation – Burma Condemns Military Detainment of Government Officials and Human Rights Defenders

February 1, 2021/in Press Releases and Statements

Statement by Chin Human Rights Organization on the Myanmar Tatmadaw’s Coup d’etat in Burma/Myanmar

February 3, 2021/in Member statements

The Network for Human Rights Documentation – Burma Condemns Military Detainment of Government Officials and Human Rights Defenders

February 1, 2021/in Press Releases and Statements

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Statement by Chin Human Rights Organization on the Myanmar Tatmadaw’s Coup d’etat in Burma/Myanmar

February 3, 2021/in Member statements

3 FEBRUARY 2021

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) unequivocally condemns the actions of the Tatmadaw which staged a coup d’etat on the 1 February 2021. This action sets the country on a dangerous course of backsliding from the path towards democratization.

This especially imperils the prospect of national reconciliation and peace in the country. The actions of the Tatmadaw are a reckless endangerment to the lives of millions of Burma/Myanmar citizens at a time when all public resources and attention must be focused on the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

CHRO calls on the military authorities to immediately release all those detained in the coup, including members of the civilian leadership, journalists, writers and civil society activists. We urge the authorities to refrain from further politically motivated arrests and detention.

We appeal to the international community, the United Nations and all countries with the influence, to exert all diplomatic and economic pressures on the Tatmadaw to reverse its actions and to put Burma/Myanmar back on the path of democratic transition.

CHRO stands firmly with the widespread condemnation of the actions of the military and aligns in solidarity with all Burma/Myanmar citizens in fighting against all injustice toward building a peaceful, just and equitable democratic future.

https://www.chinhumanrights.org/statement-by-chin-human…/

The Network for Human Rights Documentation – Burma Condemns Military Detainment of Government Officials and Human Rights Defenders

February 1, 2021/in Press Releases and Statements

1 February 2021: The Network for Human Rights Documentation – Burma (ND-Burma) strongly condemns the actions of the Myanmar Tatmadaw which led to the arrest and detainment of Government officials, including State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President, U Win Myint. The arrests were made early in the morning as those in Burma awoke to Internet outages and communication blackouts. This coordinated attack on democracy constituted that of a coup under the leadership of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. We are concerned for the safety of those detained currently and for the future security of those in the country. Further, ND-Burma calls for their immediate and unconditional release and for the Myanmar Tatmadaw to respect the 2020 General Election results, in which the National League for Democracy (NLD)-led government secured a second term victory. The international community must put pressure on the military to adhere to democratic norms and principles, including abolishing the 2008 constitution and re-writing one in its place that does not allow for an abuse of power.

After the military affiliated party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party, lost in the 2020 General Election, the military began questioning the integrity of the results. Despite not having any evidence of alleged election fraud they have repeatedly asserted, they continued to push back on claims they were undermining democracy. Now, they are citing section 417 of the Constitution to justify their coup over the Union Election Commission’s management of the election and election results.

A state of emergency has been declared by the Myanmar Tatmadaw. By way of the Constitution, they have also taken over all three powers of the State including the legislature, executive and judiciary for one year. Their actions today are evident that the Myanmar Tatmadaw is truly not interested in committing to a peaceful transfer of power, nor are they interested in abiding by the country’s existing laws. This week an emergency meeting at the United Nations Security Council must be called, and members must address the current situation in Myanmar with greater force and effectiveness than they have in the past. This must include the UN Security Council to convene an emergency meeting to respond to the situation, including sending a delegation to Myanmar. Calls from civil society organizations must not be ignored.

ND-Burma lends our solidarity to long-time human rights defenders of Burma, who have stood tall in the face of resistance against the forces of the Myanmar Tatmadaw. We align our efforts for justice and respect for the rule of law with the civilians who have lived through history repeating itself too many times. We therefore reinforce our calls for the release of the political leaders and stakeholders immediately. Thus, ASEAN countries must unify in condemnation against the actions of the Myanmar Tatmadaw and assist in the return to civilian government and protection of human rights. The international community at large has a responsibility to not only condemn these actions but to hold the actors within the country accountable for the military’s crimes against democracy and its people.

Media Contact

U Aung Zaw Oo
Association of Human Rights Defenders and Promoters, Communications and Advocacy Director
+95 942 103 9493 (Burmese)

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ND-Burma is a network that consists of 13-member organisations who represent a range of ethnic nationalities, women and former political prisoners. ND-Burma member organisations have been documenting human rights abuses and fighting for justice for victims since 2004. The network consists of nine Full Members and four Affiliate Members as follows:

Full Members:

All Arakan Students’ and Youths’ Congress
2.     Assistance Association for Political Prisoners
3.     Association Human Rights Defenders and Promoters
4.     Future Light Center
5.     Human Rights Foundation of Monland
6.     Kachin Women’s Association – Thailand
7.     Ta’ang Women’s Organization
8.     Ta’ang Students and Youth Union
9.     Tavoyan Women’s Union

Affiliate Members:

Chin Human Rights Organization
2.     East Bago – Former Political Prisoners Network
3.     Pa-O Youth Organization
4.     Progressive Voice

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ND-Burma formed in 2004 in order to provide a way for Burma human rights organizations to collaborate on the human rights documentation process. The 13 ND-Burma member organizations seek to collectively use the truth of what communities in Burma have endured to advocate for justice for victims. ND-Burma trains local organizations in human rights documentation; coordinates members’ input into a common database using Martus, a secure open-source software; and engages in joint-advocacy campaigns.

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