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Coup Watch May 2023 – Cyclone Mocha: Illegal junta obstructs humanitarian aid
June 15th, 2023 •
Author:
ALTSEAN-Burma
,
Asia Democracy Network
,
Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development
,
Burma Human Rights Network
,
Initiatives for International Dialogue
,
International Federation for Human Rights
,
Progressive Voice
,
US Campaign for Burma
,
Women’s Peace Network
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Key summary points:
- As of 31 May, there were at least 26,722 armed clashes and attacks, displacing 1,514,800 people since Feb 2021. Junta troops continued their violent crimes.
- From bad to worse: Junta delays humanitarian aid access to States and Regions hit by Cyclone Mocha.
- Junta conducts violent raids during Cyclone Mocha, displacing thousands.
- Junta perpetuates Rohingya genocide through ineffective evacuation “attempt”.
- Bangladesh moves ahead with repatriation project, sends delegation to Rakhine ignoring Rohingya refugees’ demands for equal rights, citizenship and safe return to their homes.
- ASEAN diplomatic convoy attacked in Shan State by unknown assailants.
- ASEAN summit concludes with Chair admitting little progress made on Burma.
- Russia, China, Singapore named as top dealers in USD 1 billion arms trade with the illegal junta.
- Junta continues targeting healthcare facilities and workers with air strikes.
- NUG establishes new federal education policy prioritizing ethnic languages while illegal junta further restricts education.
- KNU elects new leadership, further commits to federalism.
- Pazigyi airstrike: new evidence shows crime against humanity through use of unconventional weapons.
- Thai PM-Elect reiterates Thailand’s integral role in ASEAN Five-point consensus and suggests establishment of humanitarian corridor.
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