A media release from the EU has described the operation as 'disproportionate use of force' carried out by the security forces'. The EU also confirms the relevance of the current EU restrictive measures, which consist of an embargo on arms and on equipment that can be used for internal repression. "The humanitarian and human rights situation in Rakhine State is extremely serious. The EU urged the Myanmar military to end its operations and to ensure the protection of all civilians without discrimination and to fully observe international human rights law. It also urged Myanmar to establish a credible and practical process to enable the 'safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable' return of all the Rohingya refugees.

Source: bd News24 October 16, 2017 15:17 UTC