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Myanmar’s Government Response to EU Criticism

On July 20, 2024, Myanmar's government responded to a joint press release from the European Union and other nations regarding the humanitarian situation in the country. Myanmar rejected the accusations as "one-sided" and "baseless," arguing that they do not accurately reflect conditions. The government emphasized its commitment to providing humanitarian aid without discrimination, coordinated through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre. Myanmar also pointed out that security measures guide domestic travel and aid distribution, reporting significant losses due to terrorist actions. Moreover, the government criticized the political implications of UN Security Council Resolution 2669, defending its governance against external criticisms.

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Myanmar’s response to the joint press release by the European Union and some countries regarding the humanitarian situation in Myanmar

Date: 18-7-2024

The Myanmar government’s response to the joint press release by the European Union and several countries, delivered on July 20, 2024, asserts the following key points:

Rejection of Allegations: Myanmar rejects the accusations made in the joint press release as “one-sided,” “baseless,” and “inaccurate.” The government claims the statement does not reflect the actual situation in the country.
Humanitarian Assistance Efforts:
- Myanmar emphasizes its commitment to providing humanitarian assistance without discrimination, in collaboration with the United Nations and other interested countries.
- Assistance is being coordinated through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre).
Security Measures:
- Myanmar highlights that domestic travel and humanitarian aid distribution are permitted based on the security situation.
- The government reports that over 7,880 lives have been lost due to “inhuman attacks by terrorist organizations” and criticizes the joint statement for allegedly overlooking such violence.
Response to International Criticism:
- Myanmar views UN Security Council Resolution 2669 as containing political implications and asserts that it will govern based on its 2008 Constitution, existing laws, and national policy positions.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs accuses the joint press release of being politically motivated and spreading false information.

This response underscores the Myanmar government’s broader stance of rejecting external criticisms of its policies and actions while defending its governance and security measures amidst ongoing domestic and international scrutiny.