Since the Myanmar military seized power in a coup on 1 February, it has responded with a severe crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators across the country, with dozens killed and thousands arrested. Given the historic abuses committed by the Myanmar military we are seriously concerned about a potentially brutal response. As regional lawmakers, you can help in preventing violence, ensure that democracy is upheld, and the will of the Myanmar people respected.
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New report shows Southeast Asian parliamentarians remain at risk despite democratic trappings
In many countries in Southeast Asia parliamentarians continue to be subject to multiple forms of human rights violations, according to the latest annual Parliamentarians At Risk report from APHR, launched today in Manila, the Philippines.
