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BROUK: WEBINAR ON 'THE ROHINGYA GENOCIDE AFTER THE MILITARY COUP'
On 27 May, BROUK organized a webinar to discuss the Rohingya genocide after the military coup. Akila Radhakrishnan of Global Justice Center moderated the discussion between Tun Khin (President, BROUK), Arsalan Suleman (Counsel, Foley Hoag) and other distinguished panelists. During this event, speakers provided updates on ongoing international justice processes and on the situation from the ground.
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DR. PRIYA PILLAI'S PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES AND WEBINARS
In the month of May, Dr. Priya Pillai (Head, Asia Justice Coalition's Secretariat) participated as a speaker in various webinars and conferences.
1) 27 May: Webinar by American Society of International Law, 'The Future of Human Rights for Asia's Minorities'
2) 24-28 May: Conference by Asian Society of International Law, 'Reform of the International Criminal Court'
3) 31 May: Book Dicussion by Oxford Transitional Justice Research Group, 'The Rohingya, Justice and International Law' |
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GLOBAL JUSTICE CENTER: 'REVERSING THE COUP IS NO SOLUTION FOR MYANMAR'
In an article by Akila Radhakrishnan and Michelle Onello (Global Justice Center) published in The Diplomat on 13 May, they argued that a return to the pre-coup status is not politically sustainable. They noted that Myanmar needs a more fundamental shift and that moving forward necessarily entails justice and accountability for the military's brutal, disproportionate, and indiscriminate violence against civilians. |
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FORTIFY RIGHTS SUBMITS EVIDENCE TO UK FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
On 25 May 2021, Fortify Rights submitted evidence to the UK Foreign Affairs Committee, which is holding an inquiry into the UK Government’s response to the crisis in Myanmar following the February 1 coup d’état. They called on the UK Government to isolate the Myanmar junta and to secure accountability for past and present mass atrocity crimes committed in the country. |
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GCR2P OPINION PIECE: 'MYANMAR, ASEAN AND THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT'
Simon Adams (Executive Director, Global Center for the Responsibility to Protect) published an opinion piece on E-International Relations, where he discussed developments in Myanmar since the coup and called for action by ASEAN and the UN Security Council. Among others, he stressed the need for an arms embargo and ASEAN Member States' role in holding Myanmar accountable for their crimes. |
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200 RIGHTS GROUP CALL FOR AMRS EMBARGO AGAINST MYANMAR
On 5 May 2021, over 200 civil society organizations called on the United Nations Security Council to urgently impose a comprehensive arms embargo on Myanmar to help prevent further violations of human rights of peaceful protestors. The statement was also signed by AJC members Amnesty International, Burma Human Rights Group, BROUK, Fortify Rights, Global Center for the Responsibility to Protect, Global Justice Center, Human Rights Watch, and International Commission of Jurists. |
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Southeast Asian States Call for Removal of Arms Embargo from UN General Assembly Resolution
On 19 May 2021, nine Southeast Asian States sent a letter to Liechtenstein, who introduced a resolution on Myanmar before the UN General Assembly, requesting to drop the call for an arms embargo in the draft. The letter was from all ASEAN nations except for Myanmar. The draft resolution calls for 'an immediate suspension of the direct and indirect supply, sale or transfer of all weapons and munitions', which they want removed. |
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Aung San Suu Kyi Appeared in Court for First Time Since Coup
On 24 May 2021, Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in court for the first time since the coup to face, among others, charges of sedition, violating a states secret law, and breaking coronavirus containment measures. Lawyer Thae Maung Maung stated that Aung San Suu Kyi looked in good health and held a face-to-face meeting with her legal team for about 30 minutes before the court hearing.
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MARZUKI DARUSMAN (SAC-M): 'ASEAN FAILING ITS "ULTIMATE TEST" IN MYANMAR'
On 12 May 2021, Marzuki Darusman of the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M) wrote an opinion piece for the Bangkok Post. Darusman stated that the Myanmar military 'must be stopped at all cost'. He argued that ASEAN must act urgently and appoint an ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar who should visit the country and engage with the National Unity Government. Darusman also called on ASEAN to support SAC-M's 'three cuts' strategy: (i) sanctions; (ii) arms embargo; (iii) accountability. |
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OHCHR: 'No Sign' of End to Brutal Crackdown on All Fronts
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights stated that the 'brutal' crackdown persists 100 days after the coup despite international efforts to end the violence. The Office highlighted that according to credible reports, at least 782 people have been killed as a result of the Myanmar security forces' lethal and disproportionate use of force. The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres also reiterated that he continues to stand with the people of Myanmar. |
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