7 July 2026
The 62nd session of the Human Rights Council adopted the draft resolution on Myanmar contained in document L.20 on 6 July 2026 without a vote. Myanmar opposes the country-specific resolutions including L.20 tabled by Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as they violate the principles of impartiality, objectivity, non-selectivity, and non-politicization.
It is observed that the text remains in a lengthy and repetitive language with continued failure to acknowledge the root cause of displacement triggered by attacks of ARSA, aka Aqua Mul Mujahidin terrorist group in Northern Rakhine State in 2016 and 2017. It clearly demonstrates that the text falls short of establishing the conditions necessary for a comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable resolution of the issue while exerting undue political pressure on Myanmar to meet irrational demands.
It is important to recognize that provoked attacks by the AA terrorist group hinder the repatriation process. Myanmar reiterates its commitment and genuine political will to receive the verified displaced persons once the security and stability in northern Rakhine is restored, in line with bilateral instruments. Steadfastly being committed to receive verified returnees, the Government has been verifying individuals provided by Bangladesh in six batches. As of 30 May 2026, out of the list of 828,824 individuals, Myanmar has verified 403,509 individuals. Myanmar found that 290,756 individuals as former residents in Rakhine State and 4,224 individuals found to have involved in terrorist acts, and the data of 108,529 individuals could not be verified.
Myanmar reiterates its position that it does not recognize the invented term “Rohingya” as it has never existed in legal and historical records of the country.
Myanmar’s Multiparty Democratic General Election was successfully conducted in three phases in a free, fair, and transparent manner in December 2025 and January 2026. The election covered 80% of the country and 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 resolution are misleading.
Allegations against Tatmadaw should not be presented as facts in the absence of verified evidence. 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 the people.
Given the United Nations’ liquidity crisis and the Human Rights Council’s rationalization initiatives, the current text does not contribute to the effective utilization of limited resources of the UN. 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. These measures clearly reveal selectivity and double standards. While certain delegations have sought to rationalize the work of the Human Rights Council, the draft resolution fails to do so.
In light of the abovementioned reasons, as well as its firm position against country-specific resolutions, Myanmar categorically rejects the whole resolution contained in A/HRC/62/L.20 and dissociates itself from its adoption.
Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Geneva
7 July 2026