The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) have declared that the sham election being planned by the violent military council will not resolve Myanmar’s ongoing internal conflicts. This statement emerged during their meeting with the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) of the National Unity Government. The discussion, which took place on February 26, involved a delegation led by CRPH Secretary U Thun Myint meeting with APHR Chair Hon. Mercy Chriesty Barends and Co-Chair Hon. Charles Santiago.
During the meeting, the APHR representatives emphasized that with the new ASEAN Chair, there would not be significant changes in ASEAN’s stance, though they would continue their efforts on Myanmar’s issues. They expressed serious concerns about the military council’s planned election, stating it would not resolve the current conflicts. The discussion also covered humanitarian concerns, particularly regarding food security. The CRPH delegation presented detailed information about the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus, the importance of rejecting the sham election, ongoing negotiations with ethnic armed organizations, and progress toward establishing federal units.
The meeting, which lasted over an hour, included comprehensive discussions about the revolutionary period’s parliamentary processes, the successful completion of the seventh interim Union Parliament session, and joint political agreements during the revolution period. The participants also discussed the potential approaches to be taken regarding the role of Malaysia as the incoming ASEAN Chair and their handling of the Five-Point Consensus. The CRPH representatives provided updates on the revolution’s progress and developments in controlling territory, as well as discussions with ethnic groups and the emergence of federal units.
The dialogue also explored potential collaboration between ASEAN parliaments and regional parliamentary representatives. The CRPH delegation included Secretary U Thun Myint and International Relations Committee members U Sai Thu Maung and U Aka Myo Htet, who participated in detailed discussions about the current situation in Myanmar, the resistance movement’s progress, and strategies for international engagement. The meeting emphasized the importance of maintaining pressure on the military council while supporting democratic forces and addressing the humanitarian crisis affecting the Myanmar people.
