Myanmar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an aide-memoire to Mathias Licharz following a video he recorded outside the Yangon residence of ousted president Win Myint. In the recording marking Win Myint's 75th birthday, the German envoy noted the United Nations still views the deposed leader as legitimate and called for the unconditional release of all arbitrarily detained people. Deputy Foreign Minister Ko Ko Kyaw warned Licharz against similar conduct and stated the government would not object if he ended his service. Win Myint's freedom remains restricted despite an April pardon, while Aung San Suu Kyi continues to be held under house arrest.
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Myanmar's military authorities told the German head of mission they would not object if h…: Myanmar's military authorities told the German head of mission they would not object if he chose to leave the country.
The dispute highlights ongoing international rejection of the 2021 coup, with the United…: The dispute highlights ongoing international rejection of the 2021 coup, with the United Nations still viewing Win Myint as the legitimate president.
Both Win Myint and Aung San Suu Kyi continue to face severe restrictions on their freedom…: Both Win Myint and Aung San Suu Kyi continue to face severe restrictions on their freedom despite past pardon announcements.
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Mathias Licharz calls for the ‘unconditional’ release of ousted politicians, including former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the head of mission at the German embassy in the country over a Facebook video calling for authorities to “unconditionally release” ousted politicians such as former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
The ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that Mathias Licharz in the video “appeared to fuel opposition to the host country and its Government, thereby inciting internal unrest”.
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Licharz met Deputy Foreign Minister Ko Ko Kyaw, was “warned against the video” and handed an aide-memoire, the ministry said.
“The Deputy Minister strongly warned against recurrence of such act and informed him that any similar conduct would be treated with utmost seriousness and would take appropriate actions,” the ministry…
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