Topic: 2025 – Situation in Myanmar
Country: Ukraine
Delegate Name: Ishaan Mahesh
Committee: SPECPOL
Topic: The Situation in Myanmar
Country: Ukraine
Delegate: Ishaan Mahesh
The crisis in Myanmar began in February 2021 when the military overthrew the democratically elected government, reversing years of political progress, However, the roots date back to the 20th century, where they had a primarily militaristic country, since then, it only got worse, eventually leading to the coup. The coup immediately resulted in mass protests, widespread violence, and significant instability. Since then, the country has faced severe human rights violations, large-scale displacement, and extensive restrictions on fundamental freedoms. This ongoing conflict has created a humanitarian emergency that affects not only Myanmar but also the broader Southeast Asian region.
The United Nations has been engaged since the early stages of the crisis. The Security Council, General Assembly, and Human Rights Council have repeatedly addressed the situation, calling for a return to civilian rule and accountability for the military’s actions.
Outside the UN system, ASEAN has attempted mediation through its Five-Point Consensus, albeit with limited implementation. UNHCR continues to support refugees and internally displaced persons, while numerous democratic states have imposed targeted sanctions against the military leadership and associated entities.
Ukraine has condemned the 2021 coup in prior UN discussions and continues to support robust measures aimed at holding the military junta accountable for human rights abuses. Ukraine aligns itself with the European Union, the United Nations, and other international partners in pursuing coordinated sanctions, advancing humanitarian efforts, and ensuring the protection of civil society actors in Myanmar.
Ukraine supports the following actions, Sustained International Pressure, which will maintain and strengthen targeted sanctions to limit the junta’s financial and military capabilities. Enhanced UN–ASEAN cooperation which should promote closer coordination to improve humanitarian access and enable meaningful political dialogue. Humanitarian assistance, which will increase support for UN agencies delivering aid to displaced populations, particularly along Myanmar’s borders.
Ukraine believes that defending democracy and human rights is essential for global peace and stability. The international community must stand united against authoritarianism in all its forms. For these reasons, Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to a principled and coordinated international response to the crisis in Myanmar.
