HRC58 - NB8 statement - ID on HC Oral Update on Myanmar
Human Rights Council – 58th Session
Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner Oral Update on Myanmar
Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States
28 February 2025
Thank you, President.
On behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, I want to thank the High Commissioner for his update and for shining a light on the worsening human rights crisis in Myanmar.
The ruthless violence against the civilian population in Myanmar must stop, and those responsible must be held accountable. The persecution, arrests and imprisonments of democracy activists, human rights defenders and journalists are utterly unacceptable. The humanitarian needs in Myanmar have increased twenty-fold since the military coup. Over one-third of the population are now in need of humanitarian assistance for their basic needs to be met.
The military regime's increasingly forceful imposition of compulsory military service is highly concerning. We Nordic-Baltic countries reiterate our call on the Myanmar military to immediately end all forms of violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, aerial attacks, mass killings and persecution of civilians We urge all parties to fully adhere to international law and to allow unhindered humanitarian access. We underline our support for actors working towards a democratic and inclusive transition process that ensures transparency, accountability and the respect for human rights.
High Commissioner, what is your view on how the international community best can support the democratic aspirations of the people of Myanmar?
Thank you.