Motion on The Coup in Myanmar

This House recognises that:

1. The Myanmar Armed Forces carried out a coup against the democratically elected government of Myanmar
2. The Myanmar Armed Forces have unlawfully imprisoned key members of the legislative branch
3. The Myanmar Armed Forces have suspended key judicial rights
4. The Myanmar Armed Forces have used violent means to suppress demonstrations
5. Actions taken by the Myanmar Armed Forces to suppress demonstrations have resulted in the death of 3 people
6. The Junta government imposed by the Myanmar Armed Forces is unlawful and undemocratic
7. The people of Myanmar were content with democracy

This House urges the Government to:

1. Work with allies both globally and regionally to bring democracy and stability to Myanmar
2. Place sanctions upon key members of the Armed Forces who participated in the coup
3. Lobby for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other legislators and demonstrators who have been imprisoned
4. Withhold any funding destined for Myanmar until the rightful government is reinstated

This Motion was submitted by The Rt Hon Sir u/Chi0121 KBE MP on behalf of the Conservative and Unionist Party.

Mr Deputy Speaker,

Myanmar is currently going through some deeply troubling times. For a nation which found democracy oh so recently in 2010 it is quite frankly a travesty that it should be snatched away only a mere decade later. The conspirators which have led this coup have no regard for the will or needs of the people of Myanmar and have snatched power with no regard for anything but themselves.

We have a long history with Myanmar, both politically and morally, and it is our duty some would say that we ensure Myanmar has a bright and stable future. Under this Junta the future for many throughout Myanmar is neither bright nor stable. This is something we cannot sit by and let idly occur. We have to take action.

That is why I will be bringing this motion to the House. It is vital we acknowledge the true goings on of what is happening in Myanmar and commit the government to acting upon them with their full, committed reach. For those who support democracy throughout the world and oppose the inspiring of tyranny in whatever form it takes, it is imperative you support and vote for this motion. It is not our futures at stake, but the futures of the people of Myanmar and we will be damned if we let them down.

This reading will end of the 5th March at 10pm.