Myanmar: Ban welcomes commission probing violence in Rakhine state
17 August 2012 –
Secretary-General
Ban Ki-moon welcomes today’s establishment, by President Thein Sein of
Myanmar, of a 27-member Commission to investigate the recent violence in
the country’s state of Rakhine, according to his spokesperson.
“This Commission is comprised of a representative cross-section of
national figures in the country,” Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said in a statement.
“It could make important contributions to restoring peace and harmony
in the state and in creating a conducive environment for a more
inclusive way forward to tackle the underlying causes of the violence,
including the condition of the Muslim communities in Rakhine.”
Recent tensions between Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims in the western state of Rakhine left at least a dozen civilians dead and hundreds of homes destroyed, as well as at least 64,000 people displaced.
Mr. Ban’s spokesperson added that the Commission will “be integral to any reconciliation process” and the United Nations is ready to provide assistance in a “constructive spirit to Myanmar's reform and reconciliation efforts, and to help that country overcome its imminent challenges.”
Recent tensions between Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims in the western state of Rakhine left at least a dozen civilians dead and hundreds of homes destroyed, as well as at least 64,000 people displaced.
Mr. Ban’s spokesperson added that the Commission will “be integral to any reconciliation process” and the United Nations is ready to provide assistance in a “constructive spirit to Myanmar's reform and reconciliation efforts, and to help that country overcome its imminent challenges.”
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