Submitted by: LIBG (UK)

Notes that:

The Rohingya were one of the ethnic-religious groups in Myanmar not given official status as an ethnic entity and as a result not issued with identity documents,

Since the reforms of 2011 the ethnic conflict with the Rohingya, fuelled by religious and ethnic leaders, has been escalated by the Myanmar military. Constitutionally the military are not under the control of the government.

In 2017 over 500,000 Rohingya have been displaced internally or to refugee camps in Bangladesh

Allegations of crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing have been raised by the UN Secretary General and others

The cooperation and support given by Bangladesh are welcomed but do not lessen the need for proper provision by the Myanmar authorities.

Believes that:

The Rohingya have full rights to citizenship in Myanmar

Calls for:

An immediate end to the violence and forced displacement

The Myanmar Government to fulfil its obligations under international law to protect all individuals on its soil.

The return of Rohingya refugees and IDPs in a safe and dignified manner, the reconstruction of villages and restitution of land

The Myanmar Government and military to allow humanitarian aid and international observers’ access to the conflict areas

All necessary legal measures in Myanmar to enshrine equality for all ethnic and religious groups and full freedom of movement within Myanmar