EU Calls For End To All Forms Of Violence In Myanmar
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
BRUSSELS, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- The European Union (EU) re-condemned Saturday Myanmar's military coup on its fourth anniversary, calling for ending all forms of violence and releasing all arbitrarily detained individuals, including President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.
In a statement, the EU considered the coup to have plunged Myanmar into a "serious political, economic, social, human rights, and humanitarian crisis," stressing the need for "accountability for those responsible for all the atrocities committed in Myanmar."
According to the EU, the number of people in need of assistance in Myanmar has increased since 2021, reaching approximately 20 million, while the conflict has caused internal displacement for over 3.5 million people.
The statement accused the military regime of restricting access to humanitarian aid, calling on the Myanmar military, in particular, and all other armed groups to allow independent humanitarian organizations to operate and ensure full, safe, and unhindered access to all people in need.
The EU considered the crisis in Myanmar a significant threat to regional stability that must be addressed urgently and called for an inclusive dialogue leading to the restoration of a peaceful and democratic path, guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of all.
The Union expressed deep concern over the "continued forced recruitment of civilians across the country, including Rohingya and other minorities, by both the military and some other armed groups."
The EU also called for a global arms embargo on Myanmar "to prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses." (end)
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