Support Myanmar's people including Ethnic minorities fighting for Democracy and Freedom

We, concerned people of the Global community call upon: all activists, youth leaders, advocates, Civil Society Organisations CSOs, Non-Governmental Organisations NGOs, Communities and supporters within the Myanmar Diaspora, to unite together and strongly appeal to the Presidents and Prime Ministers of Member Countries of the United Nations, ASEAN, G7, G20, G77, the African Union AU, the European Union EU, — to VOTE at the 75th UNGA meeting in New York on 14th September 2021 in favour of recognising the National Unity Government (NUG), which promises inclusiveness of all ethnics groups in fulfilling federal democracy and equality values, as the only legitimate Government of Myanmar, and to represent Myanmar at the United Nations.

We, concerned people of the Global community, stand in solidarity with all the ordinary people of Myanmar. We are opposed to the brutal Burmese military regime (The Tatmadaw, the Myanmar Military, led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing) which forcefully removed the democratically elected civilian government elected by the people of Myanmar. 

We, concerned people of the Global community, strongly condemn the ongoing violence and crimes against humanity being conducted by the Military junta including grotesque violence; the murder of innocent civilians; ethnic cleansing; the brutal crackdown of peaceful demonstrators; torture; the detaining of political prisoners; attacks on medical frontline workers trying to provide essential health services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; bombing of villages and townships resulting in large numbers of Internally displaced populations. In particular, much of this violence is directed towards the Civil Disobedience Movement CDM, which seeks to have reinstated the democratically elected government 

We, concerned people of the Global community, urge our own governments to support and stand in partnership with the Myanmar people with their quest for the election result of the democratic November 2020 election to be upheld, and to not legitimise the State Administrative Council (SAC), the executive governing body of the Military Junta; and to hold the SAC accountable for the crimes against Humanity listed above that they have and continue to commit.

We, concerned people of the Global community, demand all conglomerates everywhere including from China, Russia and Belarus to stop immediately supplying the Myanmar Military with any arms. We demand a complete embargo to any arms sales.

We, concerned people of the Global community, demand that humanitarian aid to all communities living in Myanmar be made available immediately without any political and social barriers to access. In particular that rapid and efficient access be given for Covid-19 Vaccines, diagnostics and treatment that is being funded by Multilateral and Bilateral Donors. Such Aid must never be used as a weapon by denying access by the people.

Czech Republic and South Korea: We commend the governments of the Czech Republic and South Korea for taking firm actions in recognising and showing their willingness to work closely with the National Unity Government.  

United States:  We commend the United States for their stead-fast position condemning the military coup and their commitment to return democracy to Myanmar

• We ask the United States Congress to pass Burma Bill proposed by Senator Ben Cardin (D-Maryland)
• We ask the bill to include the Myanmar people’s demand, that the US government recognise the NUG as the legitimate representation of the entire population
  
• We ask the United States to heed the call of the House Financial Services Committee Chair Representative Maxine Waters to sanction Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE).
  

United Kingdom:  We commend the UK’s Foreign Affairs Committee report on 16 July, designating NUG as the ‘Government in Waiting’ and the UK imposing sanctions against the military conglomerates.

• We ask the United Kingdom to recognise the NUG as the only legitimate government of Myanmar.
• We ask for the UK government to facilitate, bringing the SAC to the International Criminal Court and hold them accountable.
• We ask for the UK government to lead a global arms embargo on Myanmar's Military.

European Union:  We commend the EU’s imposing sanctions (3 rounds since the military coup) against the military regime, SAC, and their members.
We ask the EU to be swifter and more coordinated in imposing sanctions.

• We ask the EU to recognise the NUG as the only legitimate government of Myanmar.
• We ask the EU to impose restrictive measures against Belarus for supplying arms to Myanmar's military.

India : We commend the Mizoram Governor for providing shelter for more than 9,000 Myanmar nationals who are being persecuted by the Military regime

• We ask the Indian government to recognise the NUG as the only legitimate government of Myanmar.
• We ask the Indian Government to provide universal, dignified shelters for Myanmar’s people who are trying to escape persecution by the military regime.

ASEAN:  We commend ASEAN’s willingness to resolve the conflict and make progress by appointing a Special Envoy and attempting to hold the military regime accountable to ASEAN 5 points consensus.

• We ask the ASEAN and each member Country to recognise the NUG as the only legitimate government of Myanmar.
• We ask the ASEAN to formally engage with the NUG and the Special Envoy to meet with all parties on the political spectrum to seek a peaceful settlement.

Australia:  We strongly and wholeheartedly condemn the Morrison Government inaction on the military coup.

• We ask the Australian government to recognise the NUG as the only legitimate government of Myanmar.
• We ask the Australian government to swiftly impose sanctions against and condemn in clear words the military regime

Japan : We strongly request the Japanese government to take a firmer and clearer stance on the military coup.

• We ask the Japanese government to recognise the NUG as the only legitimate government of Myanmar.
• We ask the Japanese government to swiftly impose sanctions against and condemn in clear words the military regime

Thailand:  We strongly request the Thai government to open access for refugees who are seeking shelter as a result of the junta’s military violence in ethnic areas.

• We ask the Thailand Government to recognise the NUG as the only legitimate government of Myanmar.
• We ask the Prayuth Government to join the coordination efforts with international partners to create humanitarian corridors including the delivery and distribution of COVID-19 and other essential medical supplies to the Myanmar ethnic communities along the Thai-Myanmar border.
• We ask the Thailand Government to support the effort of the ASEAN Envoy missions and hold Myanmar's military junta to account of the ASEAN Five Point Consensus.

Bangladesh:  We applaud Bangladesh's efforts in providing shelter to Rohingya minorities who had to flee their homes in Northern Myanmar following the military clearance operations and ethnic cleansing committed by the Myanmar Military .

• We ask Bangladesh to continue providing shelter for Rohingya communities and support their safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation when Myanmar military assaults come to the end.
• We ask the Bangladesh government to work cooperatively with the National Unity Government of Myanmar who has committed to the rights of the Rohingya in their new political vision.