Federal and state parliaments express grave concern over health crisis facing Myanmar’s political prisoners

The parliamentary representative committees of the State and Federal Unit Hluttaws issued a joint statement on 29 June expressing serious concern over the deteriorating health conditions and lack of adequate medical care for political prisoners, including detained State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

The statement condemned the life-threatening conditions in prisons under the military junta, citing deaths resulting from violence, torture, and the denial of healthcare and proper nutrition. The committees pledged to collaborate with both domestic and international organizations to seek justice and accountability.

“We will pursue justice through political means. Additionally, we have agreed to continue working with international embassies, diplomats, and all possible avenues,” said U Myint Htwe, Chairman of the Sagaing Federal Unit Hluttaw.