On the political situation in Myanmar including the humanitarian crisis of the Rohingya
B-10-2025-0516
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Urmas Paet, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, MarieAgnes StrackZimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
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This resolution condemns the military junta's rule in Myanmar, the 2021 coup, and the persecution of Rohingya and other minorities, and calls for democratic elections, release of political prisoners, and an end to violence and forced conscription.¶¶¶ It calls for increased EU and international support for Rohingya refugees and host communities, sustained funding for the Joint Response Plan, a global arms embargo, targeted sanctions, and an independent investigation into alleged deportations.¶¶¶ It also condemns Russia and China for backing the junta, calls for additional sanctions and review of the Everything But Arms scheme, and supports the role of ASEAN and the UN in facilitating dialogue.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the junta's violent and illegitimate rule and rejects any attempt to legitimize power through sham elections.¶
- Condemns the 2021 coup, martial law, and suspension of Parliament; calls for release of all political prisoners.¶¶
- Calls for an end to extrajudicial killings, sexual violence, torture, and forced conscription of citizens including Rohingya.¶
- Calls for fully democratic elections with all parties participating; dismisses the announced elections as not respecting democratic standards.¶
- Condemns persecution of Rohingya and other minorities and lack of conditions for safe return.¶
- Pays tribute to Bangladesh for hosting over 1.5 million Rohingya refugees and calls for increased EU and international support.¶
- Welcomes EU humanitarian aid including EUR 32.3 million for Rohingya refugees and calls for sustained funding of the Joint Response Plan.¶
- Calls for a global arms embargo on Myanmar and further targeted sanctions, including on aviation fuel and revenue-generating enterprises.¶
- Supports ASEAN and UN roles in facilitating inclusive dialogue with participation of Rohingya representatives and civil society.¶
- Calls for robust funding for psychosocial, health, and protection services in refugee camps, especially for vulnerable groups.¶
- Calls for an independent investigation into alleged deportations and accountability for state actors implicated in violations.¶
- Condemns Russia and China for backing the junta; calls for additional sanctions and review of the Everything But Arms scheme.¶¶
Who is affected
- The military junta in Myanmar: faces condemnation, calls for arms embargo, sanctions, and democratic elections.¶¶¶
- Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh: receive calls for increased financial and technical support.¶¶
- Russia and China: condemned for backing the junta; China called on to engage constructively.¶
- EU and Member States: called on to impose sanctions, ensure arms embargo, and provide funding.¶¶