Briefing 
 

MEPs to discuss the latest developments in Yemen and Myanmar 

The humanitarian situation in Yemen, and the military coup in Myanmar will be up for a debate on Tuesday. Resolutions will be put to the vote on Thursday.

On Tuesday afternoon, MEPs will discuss the deteriorating situation in Yemen where the conflict, which started six years ago, is evolving into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with an imminent risk of widespread famine. They will also examine potential prospects of and obstacles to a Yemeni-led inclusive political settlement of the conflict.

Parliament will also debate the latest developments in Myanmar, after Sunday’s military coup. In a joint statement, leading MEPs called for democracy in the country to be restored and demanded the unconditional release of all those arrested.

Resolutions will be put to the vote on Thursday.

Procedure: Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Debate: Tuesday, 9 February

Result of the final vote: Thursday, 10 February