The resolution on the situation of human rights in Myanmar also stressed the need to effectively address the root causes of human rights violations and abuses against ethnic minorities, including the Rohingyas, in the Rakhine State. In its 43rd session, the 47-member UNHRC adopted the resolution on Monday in Geneva by a vote of 37 in favour, 2 against and 8 abstentions. The Philippines and Venezuela voted against while Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal and Senegal abstained. The resolution appreciated the ongoing humanitarian efforts and commitments that the government of Bangladesh, in cooperation with United Nations agencies and the international community, including all humanitarian actors, has extended to those Rohingyas fleeing human rights violations and abuses in Myanmar. It also invited the Special Rapporteur to continue to monitor the situation of human rights and to measure progress in the implementation of the recommendations made by the mandate holder.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 23, 2020 03:56 UTC