Overview
- The UK reports assisting over 1.4 million people with humanitarian relief in the past year and providing essential health services to 1.3 million.
- Cooper describes the military-run election as neither free nor fair, as state media claims a sweeping win for the junta-backed party and a new president is expected in March.
- At least 170 people were killed by airstrikes during the election period beginning 28 December, with about 400 arrests reported.
- The UN estimates about 3.6 million people are displaced in Myanmar as conflict and repression continue.
- The statement highlights worsening social impacts, with half of children out of school, pervasive violence against women and girls, and growth in drug production and cyber scams.