Dhaka Tribune
Myanmar government has expressed rebuttal over the Dhaka
Declaration’s reference on the situation in the Rakhine state.The rebuttal came
via a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar on
Wednesday.
The declaration, which stated concerns over human rights
violations by security forces in Myanmar, was issued during the 45th session of
the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC
The declaration, which stated concerns over human rights
violations by security forces in Myanmar, was issued during the 45th session of
the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
(OIC) recently concluded in Dhaka.
The press release read: “The declaration lacks balance
and fairness, and fails to denounce the brutal attacks of the terrorist group,
the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), which triggered the humanitarian
situation unfolding today.
“Myanmar categorically rejects the irresponsible labeling
of ethnic cleansing or state backed violence to describe events in Rakhine
state.”
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| Myanmar Govt statement |
The Myanmar government also claimed that more than 50% on
the Muslim community, which represents a majority in Maungtaw Region, have
remained in their villages.
The press release further states: “It is highly
regrettable that the Dhaka Declaration did not even mention the immediate need
for the repatriation of displaced people from Rakhine in accordance with the
bilateral agreement between Myanmar and Bangladesh.
“Nor were there any suggestion aimed at promoting harmony
and sustainable development in the Rakhine state.”
Myanmar concluded the press release by mentioning that it
is currently focusing on expediting the repatriation process, and urged
Bangladesh to take all necessary steps to help the process in accordance with
the repatriation agreement.
“Myanmar stands ready to facilitate the voluntary, safe
and dignified return of the displaced people from Rakhine,” read the statement.