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Statement on Myanmar

21 March 2025

On 19 March 2025, the Law Council sponsored a statement presented by LAWASIA President Shyam Divan as part of the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar.

The statement expressed concern at the Myanmar military’s continued and systematic curtailment of civil liberties along with grave violations of international human rights and humanitarian law.

The statement urged the Human Rights Council and Member States to pressure the Myanmar military to cease its human rights abuses, push for the reinstatement of a democratic system and strengthen the rule of law in Myanmar.

Read full statement here.

Last Updated on 21/03/2025

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