The Myanmar crisis

Foreign Affairs Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 29 Apr 2021 Closed: 23 Sep 2021 Parliament page
This brief inquiry will examine the Government’s response to the ongoing military and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. The aim of this inquiry is to provide time-sensitive recommendations that will strengthen the UK Government’s efforts to mediate and limit further violence in Myanmar. Read the call for evidence for more details … Read more
27 Recommendations
4 Conclusions
1 Report
1 Oral session
1 Event
Activity timeline 3 events
23 Sep
2021
Report published
16 Jul
2021
Report published
25 May
2021
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
25 May 2021
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Foreign Affairs Committee
Dr Sasa · National Unity Government of Myanmar John Sifton · Human Rights Watch Mark Farmaner · Burma Campaign UK Naw K’nyaw Paw · Karen Peace Support Network Thinzar Shunlei Yi · Action Committee for Democracy Development Tom Andrews · UN Human Rights Council
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Fourth Report - The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar Cris… HC 203 16 Jul 2021 31 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
Clear
3 Recommendation Accepted in Part
Fourth Report - The UK Government'…
We recommend that the UK Government supports the democratically elected National Unity Government of Myanmar...
We recommend that the UK Government supports the democratically elected National Unity Government of Myanmar by working with its representatives to identify and push for peaceful outcomes and draw attention to the junta’s illegal actions.
Government Response
The government states it adheres to its policy of recognising states, not governments, but actively supports the NUG by amplifying their voice internationally, urging partners to engage, and regularly engaging with their senior figures, including ministerial meetings.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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14 Recommendation Accepted in Part
Fourth Report - The UK Government'…
We welcome the Government’s willingness to sanction individuals and Tatmadaw- linked companies in critical sectors.
We welcome the Government’s willingness to sanction individuals and Tatmadaw- linked companies in critical sectors. This should be taken further by freezing the military’s revenue sources on all possible fronts. The UK has the economic and technical capabilities to help … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees to pursue targeted sanctions on businesses and organisations the junta depends on, highlighting existing sanctions and ongoing work with international partners, but not committing to freezing revenue on "all possible fronts".
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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15 Recommendation Accepted in Part
Fourth Report - The UK Government'…
The Government should implement sanctions on Myanmar businesses and organisations in key industries on which...
The Government should implement sanctions on Myanmar businesses and organisations in key industries on which the junta is dependent at a much faster pace, while encouraging countries which are not currently introducing sanctions to do so.
Government Response
The government accepted the recommendation in part, agreeing to pursue targeted sanctions on junta-dependent businesses and commit to working with partners on further sanctions, while also encouraging other countries to adopt sanctions. It highlighted its existing quick action and targeted approach, rather than explicitly committing to a *faster pace* than current efforts.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Government Response AI assessment · 31 of 27 classified
Accepted 18
Accepted in Part 3
Acknowledged 1
Deferred 1
Rejected 8
Total 27 recs + 4 conclusions