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Myanmar military junta
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A matter of complicity: Singapore’s role in Myanmar’s arms trade
Tom Andrews, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, exposed Singapore’s role in the arms trade with Myanmar’s military. While the Singaporean government denies involvement, Andrews’ report reveals the flow of US$254 million worth of supplies facilitated by Singaporean entities and banks. Though specific companies remain undisclosed, Justice for Myanmar has identified Singapore-based entities previously involved in arming the military.
OHCHR report highlights $1 Billion USD arms trade operating in UN member states, including Singapore, despite embargo
UN Special Rapporteur, Tom Andrews, reveals an ongoing billion-dollar arms trade to Myanmar’s military, implicating entities in UN member states, including Singapore. Despite claims of strict arms transfer regulations, Singapore is highlighted for its crucial role in facilitating these transactions, contrasting with Singaporean authorities’ assertions of adherence to international obligations. The conflicting narratives leave unanswered questions about Singapore’s arms embargo enforcement.
Civil society welcomes special review of junta’s Myanmar national human rights commission’s status in global body
The CSO Working Group and the Asian NGO Network on National Human Rights Institutions (ANNI) welcome the decision to initiate a Special Review of Myanmar’s military junta-controlled human rights commission in October. This comes after repeated calls to revoke its membership and strip its ‘B’ status.
The Special Review aims to address the commission’s non-compliance with international human rights standards and its involvement in the junta’s atrocity crimes.
Lawmakers urge ASEAN to negotiate new agreement with Myanmar junta, citing failure of five-point consensus
Lawmakers from Southeast Asia are urging ASEAN to acknowledge the failure of the Five-Point Consensus signed with Myanmar’s junta in April 2021.
The agreement aimed to put an end to violence, promote dialogue, appoint a special envoy, provide humanitarian assistance and organize a visit to Myanmar to meet with all parties.
According to ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) Chair Mercy Barends, recent airstrikes in the Sagaing region show the junta’s unwillingness to adhere to the agreement.
APHR Co-chair Charles Santiago called for a new agreement that includes the National Unity Government and the representatives of ethnic minorities.
ASEAN condemns Myanmar junta’s air strikes on civilians
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has strongly condemned the recent air strikes carried out by the Myanmar Armed Forces in Pa Zi Gyi Village, Kanbalu Township, Sagaing Region of Myanmar, that claimed the lives of at least dozens of civilians.
International anger as air strikes kill dozens in Myanmar
Dozens killed in Myanmar air strikes, including schoolchildren, as UN and Western nations condemn attacks and demand accountability.
Myanmar has been in chaos and its economy in tatters since a military coup in February 2021.
The death toll from the early Tuesday morning strike on the remote Kanbalu township is unclear, but at least 50 fatalities and dozens of injuries have been reported by local media.
The military has faced international condemnation for razing villages, mass killings and air strikes on civilians.
Myanmar military junta’s atrocities escalate despite UNSC resolution, urgent action needed, says Progressive Voice
In its latest publication, Progressive Voice highlights the Myanmar military junta’s escalation of atrocity crimes since the UN’s December 2022 resolution. They call for a Chapter VII resolution that imposes an arms embargo, sanctions, and referral to the ICC.
