The military coup in Myanmar is a significant setback for reform in Myanmar. The ASAA and its members value their close collaborations with a wide range of institutions, universities, academics, students and civil society in Myanmar.

We express our deep concern for the safety and well-being of the people of Myanmar who are seeking an urgent return to civilian rule under an elected government.

We support the call for the release of all those who have been detained arbitrarily, including elected political officials, activists, and Australian academic Sean Turnell.

We wish to show our strong support for and solidarity with colleagues in Myanmar who are working to restore and affirm civilian governance in the country.

ASAA members may also be interested in considering signing this open letter that will be sent to the government of Myanmar calling for release of Professor Sean Turnell from detention in Myanmar.