Systematic discrimination facing Rohingya prevents from living safe, dignified lives: Rita French

ASSOCIATED PRESS OF PAKISTAN
June 30, 2020

LONDON, Jun 30 (APP):The United Kingdom (UK)’s International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French Monday said the systematic discrimination facing the Rohingya in Myanmar prevents them from living safe and dignified lives.

She delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral update on the situation of human rights of Rohingya people.

According to a UK government’s statement, she said the UK is deeply concerned by the restrictions Rohingya face on their freedom of movement. In recent months restrictions have increased. Noting that Covid-19 creates legitimate, albeit limited, reasons for restrictions, these are disproportionately affecting Rohingya.

UN Human Rights Council 43: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar

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Published 27 February 2020
From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Rita French

Speech

 

International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivers UK statement for theInteractive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar.

Thank you, Madam President,

Thank you High Commissioner for your report. We are deeply concerned by ongoing human rights violations against Rohingya, Rakhine, Shan, Kachin, and other minorities in Myanmar, and by the Tatmadaw’s culture of impunity for acts of sexual violence.

The UK is concerned by growing restrictions on freedom of expression. We call on the Government of Myanmar to lift the internet shut down in Rakhine state. The situation there should not be used to place further restrictions on Rohingya, Rakhine and other communities.