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<p>The coup has plunged the country into a deep political, economic and humanitarian
crisis. Over 14 million people are in humanitarian need, mass displacement is increasing,
democratic gains have been reversed, and violence is escalating across the country.</p><p>The
UK Government condemns any attacks against religious minorities in Myanmar. We also
strongly condemn the military coup and the violence against the people of Myanmar.
We will continue working with partners to call for an end to violence, unhindered
humanitarian access, and the importance of respect for human rights and the protection
of civilians. The UK also continues to support ASEAN's leadership on the crisis and
calls for the full implementation of the Five Point Consensus.</p><p>The UK marked
the 1 February one-year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar by coordinating
a private meeting of the UN Security Council, where briefings were provided by ASEAN
Special Envoy Sokhonn Prak, UN Special Envoy, Noeleen Heyzer, and OCHA Deputy Emergency
Relief Coordinator, Ramesh Rajasingham. We secured a Security Council press statement
on 3 February which called for a cessation of violence, full and unhindered humanitarian
access and the protection of minorities. The UK also coordinated a Foreign Minister
level joint statement with like-minded countries, condemning serious human rights
violations by the military. I laid a Written Ministerial Statement in this House on
1 February to update on the UK's response to the political and humanitarian situation
in Myanmar.</p>
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