Press release issued over report of OHCHR Office
Nay Pyi Taw February 9
The Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar issued a press release on 8
February, relating to the Interviews with Rohingyas fleeing from Myanmar since
9 October 2016 reported on 3 February 2017 by a delegation sent by the United
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Office (OHCHR) to Bangladesh.
The press release of the
government mentioned that the Investigation Commission led by Vice President U
Myint Swe is conducting investigations over the accusations; instructions have
been given to the security troops to carry out their tasks related to the
affairs of Rakhine State within the framework of rule of law in line with the
human rights and not to use extreme force; action will be taken against any
offenders under the law if firm evidences related to violating the human rights
are found; and the Investigation Commission will scrutinize whether all
accusations including the accusations of combing the region are correct or not.
An incident occurred that
the terrorist groups stimulated with the foreign fund violently raided three
outposts of border guard police force in northern part of Rakhine State on 9
October 2016, leaving 10 security personnel dead and bringing 65 guns and
ammunition. As the incident was very dangerous, encroaching not only the
sovereignty of the State but also security, peace and stability of the region
as well as life and property of the people, the combined security troops
including the Tatmadaw and the Myanmar Police Force performed clearance
operations in the region to be able to expose the terrorists and promptly
retake the arms and ammunition seized by the terrorists.
Officials at all levels are
giving instructions and supervision to ensure that security forces stay away
from using excessive force and committing human rights violations in conducting
area clearance operations within the framework of law. Legal action will be
taken against anyone who breaks anyone of the directives.
The Tatmadaw forms the
investigation group with the participation of the following persons to
ascertain whether there are unlawful acts including human rights violations
committed by the security forces in conducting area clearance operations:
(a) Lt-Gen Aye Win Inspector
General Chairman
(b) Brig-Gen Khun Thant Zaw
Htoo Vice Adjutant General member Adjutant-General’s office
(c) Brig-Gen Aung Kyaw Hoe
Commandant member No 5 Defence Services Advanced Training Depot
(d) Maj Hla Myo Kyaw Deputy
Assistant Judge Advocate General member Western Command HQ
(e) Lt-Col Myo Win Aung
Assistant Judge Advocate General Secretary Judge Advocate General Office
Tatmadaw True News
Information Team
Rohingya Activist tweet:
#MyanmarGovt is trying their
best to hide their crimes by forming teams & sites to lie on #Rohingya
issue