Topic: 2025 – Situation in Myanmar
Country: Australia
Delegate Name: Monica Delgertsogt
The ongoing crisis in Myanmar has caused widespread violence, human rights abuses, and a severe humanitarian emergency. Australia is very concerned about what is happening and wants the attack on civilians and the targeting of ethnic and religious minorities to stop. Australia believes that the restoration of democracy, the protection of human rights, and the inclusion of ethnic minorities in decision making are essential for long term peace and stability in Myanmar.
As a country committed to democratic values and human rights, Australia supports international efforts to address the crisis while minimizing foreign interference that could make the conflict worse. Australia emphasizes the importance of upholding international law, providing humanitarian assistance and working through the United Nations to coordinate relief efforts.
Australia wants to talk and work things out peacefully with the military, the NUG, and ethnic minority groups, ensuring that they get their rights and some control over their own communities. Additionally, Australia is prepared to support humanitarian operations by providing financial aid, resources, and logistical assistance to help ensure that food, medical care and shelter reach at-risk populations. Particularly those affected by the natural disasters such as the recent earthquake.
Australia also recognizes the risk of Myanmar becoming a proxy battlefield for foreign powers and stresses the need for international cooperation to prevent further escalation. Australia wants to make sure the situation is open and fair and that the people in power are held responsible for what they do. Such as having international groups watch what is happening, punishing military leaders who break human right rules, and stopping other countries from getting involved in ways that put civilians in danger just to protect their own interests. Through these measures, Australia seeks to promote a peaceful, inclusive and democratic resolution to the conflict while protecting vulnerable communities and reducing the risk of renewed violence.
