Situation of human rights in Myanmar : report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Summary

The present report is submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 58/20, in which the Council requested the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to monitor and assess the overall situation of human rights in Myanmar, and to submit to the Council a comprehensive report thereon, also examining efforts made by pro-democracy actors and civil society, among others, to develop institutions and policies on human rights protection, inclusive governance and transitional justice, at the local and national levels, and outlining actions the international community can take to support these efforts.

Introduction

In its resolution 58/20, the Human Rights Council requested the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to continue to monitor and assess the overall situation of human rights in Myanmar, maintaining focus on accountability regarding alleged violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, as well as the rule of law, to monitor the implementation of that resolution and previous resolutions with the same title, to make recommendations on additional steps necessary to address the current crisis and to submit to the Council, at its sixty-second session, a comprehensive report thereon, also examining efforts made by pro-democracy actors and civil society, among others, to develop institutions and policies on human rights protection, inclusive governance and transitional justice, at the local and national levels, and outlining actions the international community can take to support these efforts.

The present report documents violations and abuses by all parties to the conflict that have occurred between 1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026, covering the period from the military’s announcement of elections through to the conclusion of the voting period. The report builds on findings and recommendations from previous reports published since the 2021 coup, and details emerging concerns with regard to the protection of the human rights of the civilian population, deriving from conflict-related violence, lack of respect for the rule of law, denial of humanitarian assistance and the impact of the military-controlled elections.

Amid these concerns, the report contains an analysis of how communities on the ground and governance structures have responded to the multidimensional challenges of the military-created human rights crisis, addressed protection concerns and sustained the provision of essential services.

The report contains tailored recommendations to the Myanmar military, the National Unity Government, anti-military armed groups, local governance structures and States, including members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to support the democratic aspirations of the Myanmar people and their human rights demands for protection and justice.

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