7 July 2026
It is observed that the text is again in a lengthy and repetitive language with continued failure to acknowledge the root cause of displacement triggered by terrorist attacks of ARSA, aka Aqua Mul Mujahidin terrorist group in Northern Rakhine State in 2016 and 2017.
Myanmar mainly provides the following observations on new elements of the draft resolution, as its previous comments can be found in its earlier documents, and it should not be construed that Myanmar agrees with these paragraphs. Myanmar reaffirms its strong opposition to country-specific resolutions and their follow-up mechanisms as they violate the principles of universality, objectivity and non-selectivity.
Reference is made to PP3. Reference to the Security Council resolution 2669, which incorporates several intrusive elements on Myanmar’s internal affairs, clearly contravenes the principles and purposes of the United Nations. The internal affairs of Myanmar in no way pose any risk to regional and international peace and security.
Reference is made to PP 10. Myanmar remains firmly committed to combating misinformation, disinformation, hate speech, and all formsof incitement to violence, including through the use of emerging technologies, in accordance with its domestic legal framework and relevant international obligations. Myanmar’s pluralist community itself serves as an effective safeguard against hate speech and discrimination, complementing the Government’s efforts to promote the responsible use of emerging technologies, combat online misinformation, prevent incitement to violence, and strengthen digital literacy.
Reference is made to PP 19, PP 24 and OP 8 relating to conscription. Myanmar reiterates that no directives have been given nor actions taken to forcibly conscript Bengalis in Rakhine State. Residents who wish to prevent terrorist acts in advance and who desire stability, peace, and the rule of law in their area have come forward of their own volition to cooperate with military personnel or police forces, and have reported to the respective military commandants.
Reference is made to PP 23 and PP 25. It is important to recognize that cross-border displacement and localized movements of Bengali populations in Rakhine State are mainly driven by AA’s attacks against Tatmadaw and local population. Due to such acts of terrorism, there is a huge impact on stability and peace in Rakhine State, which consequently leads to significant cross-border displacement. Myanmar has consistently affirmed its commitment to maintaining peaceful and friendly relations with neighbouring countries and attaches great importance to preserving peace and stability along shared borders. It therefore remains committed to addressing border-related concerns through established bilateral mechanisms based on mutual respect, good neighbourliness, and the principle of non-interference.
Reference is made to PP27 and OP42. The maritime movement is not attributable to conditions within Rakhine State, but it indicates the need for regular migration pathways. Several sources show that the point of exit of such irregular maritime movements is not Myanmar. Such movements are highly linked to the human trafficking network in the region, and the elements contained in the draft resolution could further divert efforts from addressing the source of the issue practically.
Reference is made to the election-related elements in PP31. Myanmar’s Multiparty Democratic General Electionwas successfully conducted in three phases in a free, fair, and transparent manner in December 2025 and January 2026. The election covered 263 townships out of 330 townships in total (approximately 80% of the country). Out of over 24.22 million eligible voters nationwide, a total of 13.14 million cast their votes, representing a 54.22 per cent turnout. All eligible citizens could cast their votes, and there was no discrimination based on race or religion. The elements contained in the paragraph are misleading.
Reference is made to OP3. Following the devastating earthquake on 28 March last year, Myanmar declared a state of emergency in the affected regions and invited aid and assistance. Myanmar facilitated the visit of Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher to Myanmar from 4 to 6 April 2025. Myanmar mobilized a total of 100,160 persons, including 84,282 military personnel, 9,347 members of police, 6,311 firefighters, and 220 volunteers for earthquake response. Within 24 hours, search and rescue teams from China arrived and cooperated in life-saving operations. Sixteen search and rescue teams from 13 countries, including OIC member countries, carried out rescue operations and provided medical services together with national and local organizations. Therefore, elements contained in the text are baseless.
Reference is made to PP17 and OP7. Allegations against Tatmadaw should not be presented as facts in the absence of verified evidence. In this regard, Myanmar emphasizes that the Tatmadaw conducts military operations pursuant to established Rules of Engagement (RoE) and applicable military regulations designed to ensure operational discipline and to minimize harm to population and public infrastructure during the conduct of military operations. The existence and implementation of such operational procedures reflect the importance attached by the Tatmadaw to compliance with the applicable legal and operational standards.
Reference is made to OP 53. Myanmar reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches all populations in need in accordance with the principles of humanity, neutrality and impartiality. Currently, there are 17 UN agencies in Myanmar and 50 INGOs with field presence in all states and regions across the country. 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. Similarly, travel authorizations for the United Nations personnel have been granted, for example, UNDP, UNFPA, WFP, UNICEF, and UNOPS travelled 95 times from 2021 to 2026. Therefore, Myanmar cannot accept the idea of cross-border delivery of humanitarian assistance. As per United Nations General Assembly resolution 46/182, guiding principles in providing humanitarian assistance clearly state that humanitarian assistance should be provided with the consent of the affected country and, in principle on the basis of an appeal by the affected country.
Reference is made to OP57. Given the United Nations’ liquidity crisis and the Human Rights Council’s rationalization initiatives, which seek to enhance efficiency, streamline documentation, and optimize the use of limited resources, the current text does not contribute to the effective utilization of limited administrative and financial resources of the UN, since the text demands continued proliferation of unnecessary mandates and cumulative expansion of the text. Different mechanisms established by the Human Rights Council against Myanmar include the mandates of the so-called Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the so-called IIMM. While evaluation of the human rights situations in member states is conducted every 4.5 years under the UPR process, the current text and previously adopted resolutions place Myanmar on the agenda every 4 months or at every session of the Human Rights Council with Interactive Dialogues. Additionally, all these mandate holders, except the High Commissioner, present their reports along with presentations to the United Nations General Assembly. It is not the end of the list. The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, created by the General Assembly, also presents her reports and presentations to the General Assembly. While certain delegations have sought to rationalize the work of the Human Rights Council and the Third Committee, the draft resolution fails to do so.
As a matter of principle, Myanmar opposes country-specific resolutions and their follow-up mandates since they do not create a conducive environment for constructive international dialogue and cooperation as envisaged by the General Assembly resolution 60/251, which established the Human Rights Council. In accordance with Myanmar’s principled position and intrusive elements with sweeping allegations contained in the text, Myanmar firmly rejects the resolution as a whole.
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