As Myanmar marks the fourth anniversary of the military coup on February 1, 2021, the nation remains engulfed in violence, human rights abuses, and political repression. The coup, which overthrew the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy (NLD), has left the country in turmoil. Over 6,000 civilians have been killed, more than 3.5 million people displaced, and over 21,000 political prisoners continue to languish in detention.
Despite the unrelenting struggle for democracy, the international community’s response has been tepid and insufficient. The need to amplify calls for justice, advocate for Aung San…