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Royal Colleges of Physicians issue joint statement on Myanmar

The Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK - the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Edinburgh, and the Royal College of Physicians of London - have issued the following statement regarding the ongoing and dangerous situation in Myanmar:

"The Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK stand with their members and all healthcare professionals enduring the dangerous situation in Myanmar.

College statement on Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter. For too long, inaction has characterised the response to the concerns raised by civil rights campaigners and protestors. Too often, peaceful protests have been met with ignorance and intolerance by some. We condemn the use of force against peaceful protests in no uncertain terms.  It is vital that our political leaders are receptive to those standing against racism and racial injustice. They, and political leaders everywhere must commit to ending racism and racial injustice.