Swiss Confederation SECO: Ordinance on measures against Myanmar
Bern, 12 November 2024 – On 12 November 2024, the Federal Council adopted an ordinance on measures against Myanmar. These measures are aimed at supporting the restoration of democracy and human rights in Myanmar.
The ordinance provides for a number of measures, including:
- A ban on the export of arms and related material to Myanmar
- A ban on the provision of financial assistance to the Myanmar government
- A ban on the provision of technical assistance to the Myanmar government
- A ban on the provision of services to the Myanmar government
- A ban on the provision of training to the Myanmar government
The ordinance also provides for a number of exceptions to these bans, including:
- Exceptions for humanitarian purposes
- Exceptions for the provision of assistance to the people of Myanmar
- Exceptions for the provision of assistance to the United Nations and other international organizations
The ordinance will enter into force on 15 November 2024.
The Federal Council is deeply concerned about the situation in Myanmar. The military coup of 1 February 2021 has led to a serious deterioration in the human rights situation in the country. The military has committed numerous human rights violations, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings. The military has also suppressed freedom of expression and assembly.
The Federal Council believes that the measures adopted today will help to support the restoration of democracy and human rights in Myanmar. The Federal Council calls on the military to immediately end its violence and repression, and to release all political prisoners. The Federal Council also calls on the international community to continue to support the people of Myanmar in their struggle for democracy and human rights.
Further information:
- Ordinance on measures against Myanmar (in German, French, and Italian)
- FDFA: Switzerland and Myanmar
- EDA: Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid
SECO: Ordinance on measures against Myanmar
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