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Myanmar

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Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews

“There is extensive video evidence of security forces viciously beating protesters, medics, and bystanders. There is video of soldiers and police systematically moving through neighbourhoods, destroying property, looting shops, arbitrarily arresting protesters and passersby, and firing indiscriminately into people's homes. It should come as little surprise that there is growing evidence that this same Myanmar military, led by the same senior leadership, is now engaging in crimes against humanity.”

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UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
11 Mar 2021 2 3
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Justine Chambers
Justine Chambers

“Unfortunately I don't think the brutality caught on camera is going to change much. I think domestic audiences around the world don't have much of an appetite for stronger action, i.e. intervention, given the current state of the pandemic and associated economic issues.”

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Associate director of the Myanmar Research Center at the Australian National University
04 Mar 2021 0 2
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Christine Schraner Burgener
Christine Schraner Burgener

“I saw today very disturbing video clips. One was police beating a volunteer medical crew. They were not armed. Another video clip showed a protester was taken away by police and they shot him from very near, maybe only one meter. He didn't resist to his arrest, and it seems that he died on the street.”

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United Nations Special Envoy on Myanmar
04 Mar 2021 0 2
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Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews

“The systematic brutality of the military junta is once again on horrific display throughout Myanmar. I urge members of the UN Security Council to view the photos/videos of the shocking violence being unleashed on peaceful protesters before meeting in Friday's close-door session.”

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UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
03 Mar 2021 4 2
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Stephane Dujarric
Stephane Dujarric

“We are in a very unique situation we have not seen in a long time. We are trying to sort through all the legal, protocol and other implications. [We are] trying to resolve things as quickly as possible from our end.”

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Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
02 Mar 2021 2 2
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Kyaw Moe Tun
Kyaw Moe Tun

“The perpetrators of the unlawful coup against the democratic government of Myanmar have no authority to countermand the legitimate authority of the president of my country. I wish therefore to confirm to you that I remain Myanmar's permanent representative to the United Nations.”

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Myanmar’s UN ambassador
01 Mar 2021 2 2
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Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews

“As the junta ratchets up its brutal attacks against peaceful protesters in Myanmar, the world must ratchet up its response. Words of condemnation are welcome but insufficient. We must act. I'm releasing a statement today w options for UN member states & the UN Security Council.”

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UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
28 Feb 2021 3 2
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Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews

“I was overwhelmed today as I watched Myanmar's UN ambassador's remarkable act of courage at the UN. Despite enormous pressure to do otherwise, he spoke up for the people of Myanmar and against an illegal coup. It's time for the world to answer that courageous call with action.”

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UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
26 Feb 2021 2 2
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Christine Schraner Burgener
Christine Schraner Burgener

“There is no justification for the military's actions, and we must continue to call for the reversal of this impermissible situation, exhausting all collective and bilateral channels to restore Myanmar's path on democratic reform. It seems they want to continue making large-scale arrests. This is cruel and inhumane. If there is any escalation in terms of military brutality - and sadly, as we have seen this before in Myanmar - against people exercising their basic rights, let us act swiftly and collectively.”

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United Nations Special Envoy on Myanmar
26 Feb 2021 0 2
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James Bays
James Bays

“[It is] exceedingly rare for an ambassador [Kyaw Moe Tun] to the United Nations to speak out against events in their own country. This may well spur some members of the General Assembly to take a slightly tougher position. The General Assembly doesn't have real teeth but it certainly amplifies a message and may well also give a little bit of a prod to the other key organ of the United Nations, the one that does have the teeth – the United Nations Security Council. The place to watch is China, which of course is a permanent member of the UNSC. Perhaps what we've seen today in the General Assembly might force China to take a little bit of a stronger stand on this.”

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Al Jazeera’s diplomatic editor
26 Feb 2021 5 3
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Kyaw Moe Tun
Kyaw Moe Tun

“We need further strongest possible action from the international community to immediately end the military coup, to stop oppressing the innocent people, to return the state power to the people and to restore the democracy. We will continue to fight for a government, which is, of the people by the people, for the people.”

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Myanmar’s UN ambassador
26 Feb 2021 1 1
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Phil Robertson
Phil Robertson

“The time for talk is over. Governments and the UN need to front-load sanctions against Myanmar's military-controlled companies now to show [Senior General] Min Aung Hlaing and the State Administrative Council junta how bleak their future will be if they continue down this path. When it is conducting operations in the field, the Tatmadaw [Myanmar's military] operates on a scorched earth basis, killing civilians who flee, torturing and murdering men they capture and raping women and girls. Yangon is likely to be the last place where the junta cracks down. Yangon has the embassies, the UN offices, the international journalists, and the heart of the business community centred there.”

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Deputy Asia Director, Human Rights Watch
21 Feb 2021 5 3
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Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews

“The 33rd Light Infantry Division was reportedly involved in the lethal attacks in Mandalay today - the same division responsible for mass atrocity crimes against the Rohingya in 2017. A dangerous escalation by the junta in what appears to be a war against the people of Myanmar.”

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UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
20 Feb 2021 3 2
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Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews

“I am horrified at more loss of life, including a teenage boy in Mandalay, as the ruling junta escalates its brutality in Myanmar. From water cannons to rubber bullets to tear gas and now hardened troops firing point blank at peaceful protesters. This madness must end, now!”

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UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
20 Feb 2021 1 1
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Josep Borrell
Josep Borrell

“I strongly condemn the violence against peaceful civilian protestors by the military. I urge the military and all security forces in #Myanmar to immediately stop violence against civilians. We will discuss on Monday #FAC the latest events in Myanmar to take appropriate decisions.”

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EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
20 Feb 2021 0 2
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Fan Hongwei
Fan Hongwei

“The Myanmar army plays an important role in the country's politics. As the only legal military in Myanmar, it is responsible for safeguarding its national independence and security. Therefore, it is normal for them to buy Chinese weapons and cooperate with Chinese enterprises.”

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Director of the Center for Southeast Asia Studies at Xiamen University
18 Feb 2021 2 2
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Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews

“I fear that Wednesday has the potential for violence on a greater scale in Myanmar than we have seen since the illegal takeover of the government on February 1. I am terrified that given the confluence of these two developments - planned mass protests and troops converging - we could be on the precipice of the military committing even greater crimes against the people of Myanmar.”

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UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
17 Feb 2021 0 2
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Chen Hai
Chen Hai

“Both the National League for Democracy and the Tatmadaw maintain friendly relations with China. The current development in Myanmar is absolutely not what China wants to see. We hope that all parties in Myanmar handle differences properly under the framework of the constitution and laws, and maintain political and social stability.”

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Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar
16 Feb 2021 3 3
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Richard Horsey
Richard Horsey

“This [government's workers joining the demonstrations] has the potential to also affect vital functions – the military can replace engineers and doctors, but not power grid controllers and central bankers.”

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Myanmar-based analyst with the International Crisis Group
14 Feb 2021 0 2
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Group of ambassadors in Myanmar
Group of ambassadors in Myanmar

“We call on security forces to refrain from violence against demonstrators and civilians, who are protesting the overthrow of their legitimate government. We support the people of Myanmar in their quest for democracy, freedom, peace and prosperity. The world is watching.”

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Statement by a group of ambassadors in Myanmar, including the envoys from the EU, US, UK and Canada
14 Feb 2021 0 2
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NetBlocks
NetBlocks

“Confirmed: A near-total internet shutdown is in effect in #Myanmar as of 1 a.m. local time; real-time network data show national connectivity at just 14% of ordinary levels following state-ordered information blackout; incident ongoing.”

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Report on Twitter
14 Feb 2021 1 3
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Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews

“[There are] growing reports and photographic evidence that Myanmar security forces had used live ammunition against protesters since seizing power almost two weeks ago. Security Council resolutions dealing with similar situations have mandated sanctions, arms embargoes, and travel bans, and calling for judicial action at the International Criminal Court or ad hoc tribunals. All of these options should be on the table.”

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UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
12 Feb 2021 4 3
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Tom Villarin
Tom Villarin

“As peaceful demonstrations grow, the risk of violence is real. We all know what the Myanmar army is capable of: mass atrocities, killing of civilians, enforced disappearances, torture, and arbitrary arrests, among others.”

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Board member of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR)
09 Feb 2021 1 3
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Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews

“Security forces have a moral and legal obligation to defy any unlawful orders to use excessive force against peaceful protests in Myanmar. All in the chain of command can be held liable for committing crimes against humanity. 'Following orders' is no defense.”

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UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
09 Feb 2021 0 2
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Soe Aung
Soe Aung

“I think they [the generals] are trying to scare the demonstrators by various means but the protesters are very determined. Many civil servants joined the protests so it is very encouraging. More importantly, it is not just the students and young people but also the ethnic minorities in different parts of the country. So, they are not going to back down. They understand if they back down, they will be the slaves of the dictatorship forever.”

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Human rights activist based in Thailand
09 Feb 2021 0 2
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Kyaw Zin Tun
Kyaw Zin Tun

“In the last five years, under democracy government, our fears were removed. But now fear is back again with us, therefore, we have to throw out this military junta for the future of all of us.”

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Engineer protesting in Yangon (Myanmar)
07 Feb 2021 0 2
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Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews

“The generals are now attempting to paralyse the citizen movement of resistance – and keep the outside world in the dark – by cutting virtually all internet access. We must all stand with the people of Myanmar in their hour of danger and need. They deserve nothing less.”

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UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
07 Feb 2021 0 2
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Ming Yu Hah
Ming Yu Hah

“To shut down the internet amid a volatile coup, a humanitarian crisis and a health pandemic is a heinous and reckless decision. The military must re-establish all telecommunications immediately and stop putting people's rights in danger.”

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Senior Amnesty official in Asia
06 Feb 2021 0 2
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Charles Santiago
Charles Santiago

“This is an absurd move [the charges against Aung San Suu Kyi - considered ludicrous] by the junta to try to legitimise their illegal power grab. We have been here before. ASEAN and the international community all know where this is likely to head: back to a ruthless military dictatorship.”

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Chair of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights and a Malaysian MP
04 Feb 2021 1 4
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António Guterres
António Guterres

“We will do everything we can to mobilise all the key actors and international community to put enough pressure on Myanmar to make sure that this coup fails. It is absolutely unacceptable after elections – elections that I believe took place normally – and after a large period of transition.”

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Secretary-general of the United Nations
03 Feb 2021 0 2
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Herve Lemahieu
Herve Lemahieu

“The Internet only really became available to most of the population following 2011. (The block) will be terrible in terms of its consequences not only in terms of organising a response to this coup but also in terms of conducting day to day business and economic activity. These platforms are absolutely critical and have become so over the past 10 years.”

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Director of the power and diplomacy programme at the Sydney-based Lowy Institute
03 Feb 2021 0 2
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Michael Vatikiotis
Michael Vatikiotis

“It is clear that people are very angry. The question is what is the strategy for any organised protest. and my guess would be that the NLD [National League for Democracy itself and potential protest leaders are probably hoping that they can lull the military into a fall sense of security after a matter of couple weeks or so and then begin the protests. Coming out straight away would probably be a foolish act, but there is no doubt that this pot-banging … indicates the very high degree of public anger.”

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Asia director for the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
03 Feb 2021 1 3
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Thomas MacManus
Thomas MacManus

“It’s a very spurious charge … that is not based on the rule of law. We didn’t have a fairly good rule of law before Monday and we certainly don’t have any now. These are trumped-up charges on behalf of the military as a way of somehow justifying her detention – but there’s no justification.”

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Director of the International State Crime Initiative at Queen Mary University of London
03 Feb 2021 1 4
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Ali Fowle
Ali Fowle

“It could be anything from a fax machine to a walkie-talkie. It’s a notorious law because it was used under the former military regime all the time to imprison political prisoners. There was a lot of criticism for the NLD [National League for Democracy] for not changing that law when they came to power because many of their members have been imprisoned under it.”

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Al Jazeera’s journalist reporting from Yangon (Myanmar)
03 Feb 2021 1 2
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Stephane Dujarric
Stephane Dujarric

“The charges against Aung San Suu Kyi just compound the undermining of the rule of law in Myanmar and the democratic process. We continue to call for her immediate release and the president’s immediate release and all others who have been detained by the military in the last few days.”

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Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
03 Feb 2021 2 3
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Liping Xu
Liping Xu

“The US has not invested much in Myanmar, but has supported some aid programs during the governing of the National League for Democracy (NLD). The 'democratic transition' in Myanmar is a legacy of the Obama administration, and Biden does not want to lose it. The Myanmar today is different from the Myanmar of 10 or even five years ago. After all, the Myanmar people's awareness of democracy, political participation and political maturity is different. So it's not particularly likely that the military will extend the state of emergency after one year.”

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Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
02 Feb 2021 5 2
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