Since 1 February, the people of Myanmar have overwhelmingly rejected the military coup and demonstrated their unwavering desire for a nation in which the rule of law, human rights and democratic processes are respected, protected, and upheld. The military’s actions show complete contempt for the will of the people, expressed clearly in the November 2020 elections. The European Union reiterates its full support to the ongoing efforts by ASEAN and the ASEAN Chair’s Special Envoy, in close cooperation with the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General. These proceedings are a clear attempt to exclude democratically elected leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy, from the inclusive dialogue process called for by ASEAN’s Five Point Consensus. The European Union strongly condemns this politically motivated verdict, which constitutes another major setback for democracy in Myanmar since the military coup on 1 February 2021. It represents another step towards the dismantling of the rule of law and a further blatant violation of human rights in Myanmar. Today, President Win Myint, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and Mayor Myo Aung were sentenced to jail terms in Myanmar.
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