Official parliamentary record of CHRO testimony before the Australian Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee.
On 3 March 2026, the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) appeared before the Australian Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee as part of its inquiry into democracy and human rights in Myanmar following the 2021 military coup.
During the hearing, CHRO provided testimony based on its documentation and monitoring of human rights violations in western Myanmar, particularly in Chin State. The organization briefed senators on patterns of indiscriminate airstrikes, attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, mass displacement, and other serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law committed by the Myanmar military.
CHRO emphasized that the continued escalation of violence against civilians undermines any prospects for legitimate political processes in Myanmar and underscored the importance of sustained international engagement to protect civilians and support accountability for crimes committed since the coup.
The hearing forms part of the official proceedings of the Australian Parliament and contributes to the Senate Committee’s examination of Australia’s policy responses to the crisis in Myanmar, including diplomatic engagement, sanctions, humanitarian assistance, and support for democratic actors.
Key Issues Raised by CHRO
- Escalating airstrikes and attacks on civilians, particularly in Chin State and other resistance-controlled areas.
- Widespread displacement and humanitarian crisis affecting communities along Myanmar’s western border.
- The need for stronger international action, including targeted sanctions and coordinated diplomatic pressure on the Myanmar military.
- Accountability for atrocity crimes, including support for international justice mechanisms and efforts to end impunity.