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June 26, 2024

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NUG Welcomes OHCHR Report on Human Rights in Myanmar

The Ministry of Human Rights of the National Unity Government (NUG) announced on June 20 its support for the recent report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on the human rights situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar.

“We are witnessing a country suffocated by an illegal terrorist group. In fact, the human rights situation continues to deteriorate rapidly,” stated the High Commissioner during an address to the UN Human Rights Council on June 18.

The High Commissioner highlighted the dire conditions in Rakhine State, noting that both Rohingya and Rakhine people are being forced to flee from their villages due to ongoing conflicts. He emphasized the urgency of protecting civilians, safeguarding their homes and property, and ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches those in need without delay.

The OHCHR report detailed the impact on various minority communities, including the Rakhine, Chin, Kayin, Rohingya, and Karenni. The report condemned the continued illegal abduction of Myanmar youth, including the Rohingya, by the terrorist military council, which has resulted in numerous cruel and appalling crimes as well as collective punishment.

Myanmar’s NUG expressed its full support for the recommendations of the High Commissioner’s report. The NUG reaffirmed its commitment to international humanitarian and human rights law obligations, including adherence to the Military Code of Conduct, and called on all stakeholders and forces in Myanmar to uphold these standards.

Link to original article: https://go.nugmyanmar.org/27a9807b

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Forced displacement represents one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. Individuals and families, torn from the fabric of their communities, find themselves navigating a world of uncertainty, often without basic necessities or a clear path to safety. There are currently some 110 million forced displaced, and this number is growing by 10 million each year!

At the heart of this crisis are the political triggers. Armed conflicts, ethnic or religious persecutions, and systemic human rights abuses force millions to flee their homes in terror. Many are displaced within their own national boundaries, while others seek asylum abroad. If these factors change as a result of political shifts at home or the pressures from abroad, they can return to their homes. Forced displacement is thus different from environmentally driven displacement, as victims of climate change may never be able to return to their homes.

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