Topic: 2025 – Situation in Myanmar
Country: Chile
Delegate Name: Jack Cook
The fight for control in Myanmar today is a war that is displacing millions of citizens and resulting in the deaths of thousands. This attempted coup by the junta is a clear attempt for the military forces of Myanmar to establish an authoritarian regime in the country is one that can not continue. The delegation of Chile strongly advocates for the surrender of the junta and immediate distribution of humanitarian aid to the citizens in Myanmar that have been affected by this conflict.
According to the Myanmar Humanitarian Update No. 44, internal displacement estimates have reached a record high of more than 3.5 million citizens and Over 15 million people face acute food insecurity. Also, while education and health services are severely disrupted, millions of people are without safe shelter or drinking water. Myanmar also currently has the highest number of landmine and explosive ordnance casualties globally with 1052 confirmed fatality’s and over 20% of those being children. Due to the financial difficulties of Myanmar during this period of conflict Myanmar´s mine action response is severely underfunded, covering only 38 per cent of the required amount in 2024. This significant gap hinders the ability of local and international organizations to effectively respond to the crisis which continues to take more lives every day. while currently the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan hopes to affect 5.5 million affected civilians, only 4.2% of the 1.1 billion required U.S dollars have been acquired.
The Republic of Chile has expressed its support for a peaceful end to the current conflict in Myanmar. The Chilean branch of amnesty international has requested an arms embargo on Myanmar and formally condemned the unlawful murder of 769 protestors by the junta military. The Republic of Chile’s foreign policy is grounded in the defense of democracy, and human rights. Chile has publicly expressed deep concern regarding the deterioration of democratic systems in Myanmar and has released a statement supporting the Secretary-General’s efforts to restore order in Myanmar through inclusive dialogue. As Chile has been through a period of military rule itself, the delegation of Chile has an extensive understanding of the struggle in Myanmar which furthers Chile’s commitment to supporting the upholding of human-rights in Myanmar.
The delegation of Chile strongly believes that a resolution aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to the citizens of Myanmar in conflict zones while also reducing imports of armaments and warfare materials is the best course of action for the United Nations Special Political and Decolonization Committee.
