30 June 2026
Geneva
The Presentation on the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Myanmar was held on 29 June 2026 during the 62nd Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Council has continued to deny the participation of Myanmar, contrary to its fundamental principles of cooperation and genuine dialogue.
It is observed that the High Commissioner’s report contained in document A/61/52 is a largely repetitive version of the report and conference room paper of the so-called Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar presented to the previous session of the Council, while the Council is undergoing rationalization and efficiency. The report again has made prejudiced and obstructive comments on the General Elections in Myanmar, which is an entirely internal political process of the country. The elections in Myanmar were successfully concluded in three phases from 28 December 2025 to 25 January 2026 in an orderly and peaceful manner, covering 80 percent of the country. The report further underscores the author’s fears regarding the growing international recognition—and subsequent legitimization—of Myanmar’s recent elections and newly established civilian administration.
Myanmar notes with serious concern the glorification of the so-called local governance structures which operate outside the state’s legal and administrative framework, lacking formal legal status and institutional accountability. The armed groups have killed 1,330 unarmed administrators to replace them with their subordinate elements. It should be clear that there are no such local governance structures in areas temporarily occupied by the terrorist groups. There are only structures subordinate to armed groups and terrorists to support their supplies through extortion and exert control over the population through live threats. The report itself indicates how such structures are associated with armed groups.
Due to the attacks of PDF terrorists and armed groups from 2021 to the present day, over 9,700 civilians, including 391 children, over 120 Buddhist monks, and 397 civil servants, including teachers and healthcare workers. Across Myanmar, 33 workshops/ factories, 1,206 public properties, 1,060 private properties, 1,226 government offices, 59 public banks, 91 private banks, 1,319 roads and bridges, 33 markets, 86 hospitals and clinics, 849 schools and education facilities, 658 telecommunication towers, 1,136 houses damaged. With due consideration for the protection of civilians, the Government has emphasized that security operations are conducted in accordance with the established rules of engagement.
It is disappointing to see the consistent pattern of the UN reports that fail to recognize the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Government, including in cooperation with the UN agencies and other international partners in providing humanitarian assistance to the people in need. Currently, there are 17 UN agencies in Myanmar and 50 INGOs with field presence in all states and regions across the country. As of March 2026, approximately 260 international staff and 7,300 Myanmar national staff are working for the UN Agencies and INGOs in Myanmar. According to data provided by the relevant Ministries, there are 38 projects currently run by UN agencies and 84 by INGOs. Concerning high-level visits from the UN and international organizations from 2021 to May 2026, the Government has facilitated high-level visits of 40 officials in total. Furthermore, Myanmar facilitated 248 travels of diplomats to different parts of the country in 2026, and from 2021 to present, it accounts for over 2200 times.
All in all, Myanmar strongly opposes and rejects unsubstantiated allegations contained in the report A/62/51 while reiterating that constructive engagement with mutual respect from the international community is essential to reinforce ongoing efforts of the Government to pursue national stability and development for the well-being of its people.
Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations
GENEVA