Topic: 2025 – Situation in Myanmar
Country: Slovenia
Delegate Name: Ryan Keil
Spec. Pol.
Situation in Myanmar
Slovenia
Ryan Keil
Slovenia’s Position on the Situation in Myanmar
Myanmar had a military coup in 2021 and is currently fighting a civil war. As a delegate of Slovenia I am supporting the reinstitution of democracy in Myanmar in addition to civil and human rights that may have been lost in the process. Myanmar’s struggles began after gaining independence from British rule in 1948. The country struggled to govern its diverse population, and ethnic tensions were often exacerbated by government policies and the legacy of British colonial rule. Many ethnic armed groups have been fighting for self-determination, increased autonomy, or federalism for decades. Conflicts, like the one between the Karen and the government, began soon after independence, with the Karen National Defence Organization declaring war on the government in 1949. A brief period of civilian rule under Aung San Suu Kyi ended when the military staged a coup in 2021, after her party won the 2020 elections by a landslide. The coup was met with widespread peaceful protests, which were met with violence by the junta. In response, pro-democracy forces took up arms and formed new militias, joining with the established ethnic armed groups. This has led to an escalation of fighting, even in regions previously considered more stable, making the current civil war more widespread than before. The military continues to carry out widespread abuses against the public.
We have not had a long history with the country of Myanmar, as we started relations with them after the coup in 2021. However, we have supported them since wanting to replace them with a democratic government and to help their people.
Currently, there are a few positions and proposals related to the topic at hand. An end to the horrible violence in Myanmar, release of political prisoners, and support for the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus, which can be found in the Security Council Resolution S/RES/2669. There are many positions for promoting human rights and helping development in Myanmar to help with the damage that is occurring there.
Slovenia believes in much of what was just previously mentioned. We wish to reinstate a democratic government that is run by the people, to help with human rights in Myanmar, and to help with humanitarian efforts in the country as well. We have the goal to help Myanmar and its people, and to make Myanmar a great country when all is said and done.
