Pages with references to "Rakhine" from "The Global New Light of Myanmar" 22 March 2019

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''Speaking of the situation in Rakhine State, he said, “The issue of Rakhine State is hugely complex with many challenges” and that Government is fully committed to find a sustainable solution for all people in Rakhine State. He informed the Council the speeding up of the implementation of Kofi Annan Advisory Commission’s recommendations under an Action Plan, covering five priority areas namely issuance of citizenship, freedom of movement, closure of IDP camps, education and health. The Permanent Representative shared Myanmar’s concern over the plight of all affected communities after the ARSA terrorists attack and reiterated Myanmar’s readiness to receive verified returnees in accordance with the bilateral agreements with Bangladesh. Myanmar informed Bangladesh side to resume the Joint Working Group Meeting in April to commence repatriation of verified displaced persons including 444 Hindus who of their own volition are desperate to return. He added that Myanmar has been working with UNDP and UNHCR, ASEAN friends and regional partners to create conducive environment for the returnees. The Rakhine State Investment Fair was held recently to generate job opportunities, income and long term development and a number of on-going projects were implemented to strengthen social cohesion in Rakhine State, he said. The Permanent Representative expressed his disappointment at the irresponsible comments of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar on Rakhine State Investment Fair which is aimed for bringing prosperity to all people in Rakhine State. He reaffirmed Myanmar’s position on FFM that Myanmar categorically objected its establishment, as well as its narrative- based report. However, Myanmar takes allegations of human rights violation seriously. He updated on the Independent Commission of Enquiry as well as the recent establishment of an investigation court by the Armed Forces of Myanmar to investigate all alleged violations of human rights in Rakhine State. He emphasized, “The Government is willing and able to address the accountability issue. Therefore, we strongly reject any move to bring the issue to international judicial system.” He pointed out that the world’s attention narrowly and only focused on the negative aspects relating to the issue in Rakhine State. Notwithstanding positive developments, Myanmar has been unfairly targeted and disproportionately put under scrutiny of multiple mechanisms of the UN. He stressed that understanding the situation in Rakhine State requires deeper analysis and wider perspective. It should not be seen in isolation with narrow perspective...''

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Myanmar Ministry of Information via "The Global New Light of Myanmar"

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2019-03-22

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2019-03-22

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  • Individual Documents

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    • Rakhine State

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Myanmar

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English

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