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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2986(RSP))

On the political situation in Myanmar including the humanitarian crisis of the Rohingya

B-10-2025-0521

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Isabel WiselerLima, Michael Gahler, Wouter Beke, Sebastião Bugalho, Antonio LópezIstúriz White

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Parliament condemns the 2021 coup and rejects junta elections as illegitimate, calling for the release of detained leaders and support for the NUG. It condemns persecution of religious groups and the Rohingya, urges humanitarian aid, and calls for sanctions, an arms embargo, and accountability. It urges EU-ASEAN cooperation and regular reporting to Parliament on Myanmar.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the coup of 1 February 2021 and calls on the Tatmadaw to respect the 2020 election results, reinstate civilian government, and end violence.
  2. Rejects as illegitimate any junta-organized elections, especially those scheduled for December 2025 and January 2026.
  3. Calls for the immediate release of President Win Myint, Aung San Suu Kyi, and all others arrested on unfounded accusations.
  4. Supports the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and the National Unity Government as legitimate representatives and urges ASEAN to include them in dialogue.
  5. Urges an independent investigation into crimes committed by the military and for perpetrators to be brought to justice.
  6. Condemns persecution of Christians, Muslims, and other religious groups, and calls for respect for religious freedom.
  7. Condemns persecution and attacks on the Rohingya, and calls for international support for refugees in Bangladesh and accountability for perpetrators.
  8. Urges EU member states to maintain the arms embargo and calls for expanded sanctions, a global arms embargo, and a ban on aviation fuel.
  9. Calls for increased humanitarian aid to Rohingya refugees, internally displaced people, and refugees along the Thai-Myanmar border.
  10. Urges reinforced EU-ASEAN cooperation and proactive engagement by ASEAN's Special Envoy to advance an inclusive political process.
  11. Calls on the Vice-President/High Representative to regularly report to Parliament on developments in Myanmar.

Who is affected

  • The Tatmadaw (military) of Myanmar: must respect election results, release detainees, and end violence and persecution.
  • Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh: need improved living conditions and increased humanitarian aid.
  • EU member states: must maintain arms embargo and consider expanded sanctions.
  • ASEAN and its member states: urged to cooperate with EU and engage all stakeholders.

Figures and deadlines

  • Nearly 30,000 people arrested and more than 22,000 political prisoners as of October 2025.
  • At least 1,853 people died in detention since the coup; over 70 died between January and July 2025.
  • More than 100,000 civilian homes destroyed and at least 7,300 civilians killed since the coup.
  • Approximately 3.6 million people displaced, including over 320,000 Christians.
  • 19.9 million people in need of humanitarian assistance at start of 2025, rising to 21.9 million after the March 2025 earthquake.
  • 7.7 magnitude earthquake on 28 March 2025.
  • Approximately 150,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh between 2024 and November 2025.
  • Nearly one million Rohingya refugees hosted in Bangladesh.