Myanmar citizens in Japan urge Trump to help free Aung San Suu Kyi and restore peace

Mizzima

Myanmar citizens in Japan have sent an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, currently visiting Tokyo, urging him to help secure the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and to support efforts toward restoring peace and democracy in Myanmar.

The letter, addressed directly to Trump, was accompanied by signatures collected through a campaign organized by Myanmar communities in Japan calling for international action to pressure the military junta. The campaign was initiated by the Hands of Peace group, which said the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi remains their foremost priority.

“The priority is the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the restoration of peace in Myanmar,” a member of Hands of Peace told Mizzima. “We believe global leaders, especially the United States, can play a decisive role in ending the suffering of Myanmar’s people.”

According to the organizers, the open letter highlights the worsening human rights situation under military rule, the ongoing armed conflict across the country, and the imprisonment of political leaders and activists. The appeal calls for stronger U.S. engagement and coordinated international efforts to secure Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s release and end the junta’s violent suppression of civilians.

In addition to the letter, several Myanmar organizations in Japan have begun forming a joint committee dedicated to advocating for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s release. The Hands of Peace group is participating in the initiative and has already started its activities, including outreach to Japanese lawmakers and civil society groups.

U.S. President Donald Trump departed Malaysia for Japan on the morning of 27 October after attending the ASEAN Summit and related meetings. His visit to Tokyo has drawn attention from Myanmar communities abroad, who hope to gain U.S. support for democratic restoration in their homeland.