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Australia must work urgently to reverse democratic backsliding in Myanmar
The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) is appalled by the Myanmar military’s action to seize control of Government and detain State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and key democratically elected leaders.
ACFID stands in solidarity with civil society in Myanmar; condemns the seizing of power by the Myanmar military; and expresses the urgent need for an immediate and peaceful return to a democratic transition.
ACFID CEO, Marc Purcell, commented:
“The long road to peace, human development and democratic rule has been hard fought in Myanmar. Reports of internet blackouts, arbitrary arrests and fear of lethal violence is of grave concern.
Former DFAT boss urges government to adopt âmore nuanceâ in China dealings
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Australiaâs former top diplomat says the government needs to approach China with âmore nuanceâ and be wary of being drawn into a United States policy of confrontation with Beijing.
Philip Flood, secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade between 1996 and 1999, said the âcurrent low pointâ in relations between Australia and its biggest trading partner had been caused by both parties.
Relations between China and Australia have reached new lows amid a bitter trade dispute.
Humanitarian groups will launch an urgent appeal for donors and countries to commit more money to ensure equitable access to vaccines as concern grows about the rise of “vaccine nationalism”.