The United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif, has called for the equal treatment of the National Unity Government (NUG), ethnic armed organizations, and democratic movements in Myanmar’s political process.
Addressing the Human Rights Council, Al-Nashif condemned the widespread civilian casualties caused by airstrikes and heavy shelling by Myanmar's military junta. She emphasized that such actions violate international human rights and humanitarian laws, and have deepened the suffering of the Myanmar people, with armed conflict spreading across the country.
“Civilians have borne the brunt of the military’s airstrikes and heavy weapon use, which have escalated since their defeat in ground battles,” she stated. Al-Nashif also acknowledged that, while the Myanmar military's actions are more severe, some ethnic armed groups have also harmed civilians in their operations.
She highlighted the escalating violence between the Myanmar military and the Arakh Army (AA), which has left the Rohingya population increasingly vulnerable with nowhere to flee. Since the military coup in 2021, 167 people have been sentenced to death, with Al-Nashif expressing concern over the lack of international action to address these violations.
“This crisis has persisted for over three and a half years, and while Myanmar's overall situation has deteriorated, the international community's response has been weak,” Al-Nashif warned, calling for stronger measures to prevent the junta's access to military-grade weapons and jet fuel.
The UN Deputy High Commissioner reiterated that a sustainable solution to Myanmar’s future lies in an inclusive political process involving the NUG, ethnic armed groups, and democratic forces.
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