Richard Bruton
Question:30. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will update Dáil Éireann on the actions of the United Nations Security Council in respect of the military coup in Myanmar. [3860/22]
View answerThursday, 27 January 2022
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Ireland strongly condemns the coup carried out by the Myanmar military and its attempts to legitimise the military regime. The coup is a reversal of the progress made towards democracy and rule of law in Myanmar which took years to establish. Ireland is actively engaged on this issue in our role as an elected member of the Security Council, including by calling on the military and all parties for an urgent end to violence, full respect for human rights and compliance with international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law.
The situation in Myanmar has been considered seven times by the Security Council since the coup, most recently on 8 November 2021. The Council has expressed deep concern regarding developments in Myanmar, condemned the use of violence by the military, and called for the release of all those detained. The Council is actively monitoring the situation, and, most recently, a press statement was issued following the atrocities in Kayah State on 24 December.
The united voice of the Security Council on the situation in Myanmar is welcome, sending a clear message to the Myanmar military. Ireland coordinates with likeminded Council members towards further action, and was also a member of the core group of nations who proposed the June 2021 United Nations General Assembly resolution which called for an end to arms flows to Myanmar.
Military rule in Myanmar risks further human rights abuses and Ireland has voiced its concern at four sessions of the Human Rights Council since February 2021. Ireland has consistently voiced support for international efforts towards ensuring accountability and justice in Myanmar, including the ongoing processes at the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
Ireland will continue to work actively with our partners in the European Union, and through our position on the Security Council to promote the rule of law and protect the human rights of the people of Myanmar.