Summary: The statement details the severe and escalating human rights situation in Myanmar following the February 2021 coup. Amnesty International highlights: • Over 1,100 people killed and more than 6,600 arbitrarily detained for exercising their rights. • Increased surveillance, censorship, and attacks on media workers. • Intensifying armed violence in both ethnic minority areas and urban centers, resulting in heavy civilian casualties. • The devastating impact of COVID-19 on an already strained health system and economy. Amnesty International calls for: • Holding perpetrators accountable for international crimes, including referring the situation to the ICC. • Imposing targeted sanctions and a global arms embargo on Myanmar. • Multinational businesses operating in Myanmar to respect human rights and end relationships with those complicit in abuses.

Summary: Amnesty International details the violent response of the Myanmar military to peaceful protests, including the use of lethal force. They express deep concern about: • The arbitrary detention of over 220 people, including human rights defenders and journalists. • The repression of dissent and the shutting down of the internet, hindering access to information. • The proposed Cyber Security Law, granting the military sweeping censorship and surveillance powers. • The vulnerability of ethnic and religious minorities, particularly the Rohingya, to further violence. • The urgent need for humanitarian access to over 300,000 displaced people. The statement calls on the international community to take robust action, including ensuring accountability for crimes under international law and providing support to the resolution under consideration.

Summary of the Joint Call for Human Rights Council Special Session on Myanmar •    Release Date: February 5, 2021 •    Source: A joint statement by numerous human rights organizations (listed in the document). •    Conclusion: The organizations urge the UN Human Rights Council to take immediate action in response to the human rights crisis in Myanmar following the military's seizure of power. They emphasize the need for enhanced monitoring, rapid response capabilities, and regular reporting on the human rights situation. The statement highlights the need to learn from past failures and to prevent further serious abuses. They also highlight the importance of the UN Human Rights Council following the recommendations of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission. •    Keywords: Myanmar, human rights, military coup, UN Human Rights Council, Special Session, freedom of expression, association, assembly, Fact-Finding Mission, urgent action, monitoring, reporting