BBC OnlineThe humanitarian watchdog of the United Nations, UNHCR, on Friday urged Myanmar government to ensure the protection and dignity of all civilians in northern Rakhine state in Myanmar.
The UN body also hoped that the Myanmar government will protect its citizens in accordance with the rule of law and its international obligations, said a press statement.
The UNHCR said it is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of civilians in the northern part of Rakhine state.
“We appeal for calm and for humanitarian access to assess and meet the needs of thousands of people who have reportedly been displaced from their homes by the ongoing security operation,” the statement added.
The UNHCR said, “The affected population is believed to be in urgent need of food, shelter and medical care.”
UNHCR urges the government of Myanmar to immediately allow humanitarian actors to resume the life-saving activities they had been carrying out for some 160,000 civilians in northern Rakhine state until such activities were suspended on 9 October.
The humanitarian watchdog also requested to the government of Bangladesh to keep its border with Myanmar open and allow safe passage to any civilians from Myanmar fleeing violence.
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