The military government in Myanmar does not listen to calls for dialogue. Meanwhile, thousands have died or been arrested, and one million have been displaced.
Addressing Myanmar, Tokyo should utilize the relationship of trust it has built with ASEAN in the postwar period through economic and humanitarian assistance.
The bloc should not settle for adopting a statement on the Myanmar crisis when the junta lacks the commitment to cease violence towards its political opponents.
Covering tuition and living expenses, the scholarships bring Myanmar students to Japan to learn Japanese restaurant skills and to pursue their dreams.
The execution of four prisoners, including a member of parliament, is a clear sign that the military’s repression is becoming more severe.
Immigration in Japan: why are displaced Ukrainians readily accepted when people from Myanmar or Afghanistan aren’t being granted refugee status?
Japan has not joined Western sanctions against Myanmar, citing “unique channels of communication” with the junta. Where are the results?
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s newly appointed advisor on human rights issues should use his strong presence in the international field to confront China’s human rights abuses.
Countries with strong ties to Myanmar, including Japan, should create a mechanism for resolving the problem, in cooperation with the U.N. Security Council and the ASEAN.
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