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<p>The UK stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar and their call for democracy.
We led a strong international response to the coup, including through the G7 and UN
Security Council (UNSC). On 27 July, we secured a UNSC statement condemning the military's
execution of pro-democracy activists. We are working continuously to amplify the voices
of the National Unity Consultative Council, the National Unity Government (NUG) and
other pro-democracy voices, including at the UNSC. To underline this, the then Minister
for Asia, Amanda Milling met Dr Zaw Wai Soe, the NUG's Minister for Health and Education,
in May and reiterated the UK's support for a return to democracy. The UK remains a
significant donor in Myanmar and our development programme is supporting diverse civil
society and pro-democracy voices, including women's rights organisations, LGBT+ groups
and youth. We are also working to protect civic space, human rights and media freedom.</p>
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