The decision was the result of manifest bad faith, procedural irregularities and general lack of transparency. Submissions of observations by these groups had the intended effect of placing the Court in an emotional bind, the press release said. The Government upon taking office in 2016, immediately set up the Central Committee for Implementation of Peace, Stability and Development of Rakhine State to address the issue. Myanmar is both willing and able to investigate any crimes and violations of human rights in its own territory, the press release said. It has created a dangerous precedent and erodes the moral authority of the Court, the press release said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 08, 2018 06:11 UTC