Sweden will phase out its development cooperation with Myanmar by 30 June 2026, according to a government announcement on 11 September 2025. According to the Swedish government, conditions for development cooperation in Myanmar have steadily worsened since the military coup in 2021. The government said that Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, may disburse up to SEK 175 million in 2025 and SEK 140 million in 2026 under existing agreements before the cooperation ends. Human Rights Myanmar described the phase-out as a severe blow to local human rights defenders, independent media, and civil society groups. According to Human Rights Myanmar, Sweden has provided about USD 176 million in development aid to Myanmar since the 2021 coup, with much of it directed toward emergency response, conflict resolution, democratic participation, and media programmes.