News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/myanmar/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480409 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Myanmar – France condemns the airstrike on an internally displaced persons camp in Laiza (10.10.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/myanmar/news/article/myanmar-france-condemns-the-airstrike-on-an-internally-displaced-persons-camp?xtor=RSS-1 France strongly condemns yesterday's airstrike on an internally displaced persons camp in Laiza, located in Myanmar's Kachin State, which left several dozen dead and wounded. This massacre of civilians is further evidence of the Myanmar security forces' total contempt for international humanitarian law. France reiterates its calls for the full implementation of UN Security Council resolution 2669, which provides for an end to the violence, the release of all political prisoners and the (…) 2023-10-10 16:43:00 59055_275661 Myanmar (01.08.2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/myanmar/news/article/myanmar-01-08-2023?xtor=RSS-1 France takes note of the announcement regarding the partial pardon granted to State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint. France renews its call for the release of all of the individuals being arbitrarily detained, in keeping with UN Security Council Resolution 2669. The ongoing detention of nearly 20,000 political prisoners does not allow the will of the Myanmar people to be sincerely, freely expressed, nor does it allow for a good-faith political process that includes all (…) 2023-08-02 09:16:47 59055_274571 Myanmar – French solidarity in the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha (24 May 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/myanmar/news/article/myanmar-french-solidarity-in-the-aftermath-of-cyclone-mocha-24-may-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Following the violent cyclone that struck Myanmar, displacing more than 900,000 people and leaving many dead, France offers its condolences to the bereaved, assures the families of those who have disappeared that they are in our thoughts, and offers its absolute solidarity to all those who were injured or suffered damage. France is mobilizing its efforts to provide assistance to the people affected by this cyclone. France has decided to provide exceptional support to humanitarian (…) 2023-05-24 17:28:05 59055_273444 Myanmar – France condemns the air strike on the village of Pa Zi Gyi in the strongest terms (11 April 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/myanmar/news/article/myanmar-france-condemns-the-air-strike-on-the-village-of-pa-zi-gyi-in-the?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday's horrific air strike by Myanmar's forces on the village of Pa Zi Gyi, Myanmar, which left several dozen dead and injured, including children. This latest massacre of civilians is consistent with the Myanmar junta's strategy, for more than two years now, of indiscriminate violence against the Myanmar people, who reject its illegitimate power grab. France offers its condolences to the victims' families and loved ones. France will (…) 2023-04-13 08:51:20 59055_272507 Myanmar – Dissolution of the National League for Democracy (29 March 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/myanmar/news/article/myanmar-dissolution-of-the-national-league-for-democracy-29-march-2023?xtor=RSS-1 France deplores the Burmese junta's decision to ban around 40 political groups, including the National League for Democracy, the party headed by Aung San Suu Kyi. The ban is another step backwards when it comes to freedom of expression and assembly and testifies to the strategy of systematically dismantling the rule of law in Burma since the coup of 1 February 2021. France reiterates its commitment to the establishment of political dialogue including the democratic opposition, an essential (…) 2023-03-29 17:04:16 59055_272269 Myanmar - the political situation (1 Feb. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/myanmar/news/article/myanmar-the-political-situation-1-feb-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Two years after the February 1, 2021, coup d'état, in which the Burmese military overthrew the government that the Burmese people had freely chosen for themselves in the November 8, 2020, general elections, France condemns in the strongest possible terms the Burmese military's strategy of imposing terror on the people of Burma. The silent strike taking place today throughout Burma is a vibrant illustration of Burmese citizens' commitment to democracy and their steadfast opposition to the coup (…) 2023-02-02 09:03:36 59055_271172 Myanmar – France condemns in the strongest possible terms the new prison sentence imposed on Aung San Suu Kyi (30.12.22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/myanmar/news/article/myanmar-france-condemns-in-the-strongest-possible-terms-the-new-prison-sentence-270734?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns in the strongest possible terms the new seven-year prison sentence imposed today on State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi following arbitrary legal proceedings that aim to discredit a democratically elected civilian political figure. This sentence is an additional indication of the military regime's contempt for the rule of law and the will of the Burmese people, which was freely and unequivocally expressed in the general elections that took place on November 8, 2020. France (…) 2023-01-02 14:01:39 59055_270734 Myanmar – France condemns in the strongest possible terms the new prison sentence imposed on Aung San Suu Kyi (10.12.22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/myanmar/news/article/myanmar-france-condemns-in-the-strongest-possible-terms-the-new-prison-sentence?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns in the strongest possible terms the new prison sentence imposed today on State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and the manipulation of the justice system for political, partisan purposes by Myanmar's army. This new sentence undermines the rule of law once again and shows that the individuals who seized power in February 2021 seek to discredit Aung San Suu Kyi and to permanently exclude a legitimately elected civil leader from political leadership. France recalls its commitment to (…) 2022-10-13 09:24:00 59055_269276 Myanmar – France condemns Aung San Suu Kyi's new prison sentence in the strongest possible terms (Sept. 29, 22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/myanmar/news/article/myanmar-france-condemns-aung-san-suu-kyi-s-new-prison-sentence-in-the-strongest?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns in the strongest possible terms the new prison sentence handed down against State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. This decision is the latest example of the junta's manipulation of the law against those who were legitimately elected by the Burmese people. The military tribunals' appropriation of the courts is a very serious attack on basic rights and further undermines the rule of law in Burma. The use of such proceedings against Burmese and foreign citizens is contrary to the (…) 2022-09-30 18:16:04 59055_268991 Myanmar - France condemns the new prison sentence handed down to Aung San Suu Kyi (5 Sep. 22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/myanmar/news/article/myanmar-france-condemns-the-new-prison-sentence-handed-down-to-aung-san-suu-kyi?xtor=RSS-1 France utterly condemns the new prison sentence, with hard labour, imposed on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. This new sentence is arbitrary and politically motivated. It was delivered by a judicial system in the hands of generals and shows the junta's contempt for the rule of law and fundamental rights. The electoral fraud accusation on which the sentence is based aims only to justify the coup d'état of 1 February 2021, which goes against the will of the Burmese people expressed (…) 2022-09-06 13:05:39 59055_268539