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2017-11-06

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2020-01-10

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1. “In 2005, we enacted our anti-trafficking in persons law. The anti-trafficking law-enforcement unit has been strengthened, and awareness-raising activities have been conducted across the country. Myanmar is closely cooperating with the countries in the region through the signing ofbilateral agreements and establishing appropriate mechanisms. In the regional context, early this year, Myanmar ratified the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Convention on Trafficking in Persons. As a State party to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Trafficking in Persons Protocol, we are working closely with countries of the region and with United Nations agencies, particularly the UNODC, to fight against trafficking.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

2. “We welcome the adoption of the political declaration on the implementation of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons (General Assembly resolution 72/ 1). Myanmar also welcomes the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime's (UNODC) technical assistance programmes for trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants to support the Member States in the implementation of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, in close cooperation with the United Nations country offices and other partners. For our part, Myanmar has been stepping up its efforts of combating issues of trafficking in persons as a national cause over the past 20 years. We are focusing our actions on the areas of prevention, protection, prosecution and policy coordination.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

3. “My delegation thanks the Italian presidency of the Council for convening this important open debate and for its concept note (S/2017/972, annex), which paves the way forthe effective deliberation on the subject before us. Myanmar aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The menace of trafficking in persons, or modern- day slavery, has become an increasingly global threat affecting all countries around the world. We share the deep concern of the Secretary-General on the news reports of African migrants allegedly being sold as slaves today. As the issue of trafficking in persons is increasingly transnational in nature, we all must work together bilaterally, regionally and internationally to address this global menace.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

4. “"On the basis of the intercepts, the number of Pakistani militants fighting in Rakhine has been estimated around 30 to 40, but if such recruitment is a continuous process, these numbers may go up." Alhough we reject some elements contained in the presidential statement, we are determined to find a sustainable solution for the issue of Rakhine state. We will continue to work with all stakeholders who are interested in being part of the solution in our quest to find a sustainable answer to the protracted and tragic issue of Rakhine state. We are determined to work with the international community, including the United Nations and interested parties, towards sustainable peace and development for all in Rakhine state.”

   2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8085 (2017) · source

5. “Everyone in the Chamber agrees with me that we cannot condone terrorism in any form or manifestation. I hope that the statement will not help to spread terrorism in the world. Allow me to draw the Council's attention to a news article under the headline "Foreign Militants In Rakhine". The article says: "Scores of foreign militants - mostly Pakistanis and Bangladeshis - are fighting besides rebels of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) since radical groups across the Islamic world called for 'a jihad against Burmese colonialism' in the Arakans (Rakhine). "Indian intelligence officials say they have intercepted communication between some of the Pakistani militants fighting for ARSA when they called their principals and relatives in Pakistan.”

   2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8085 (2017) · source

6. “We are also working with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management and the Red Cross Movement to provide humanitarian assistance to people in need, in accordance with humanitarian principles. Moreover, the World Food Programme and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization are already working on the ground. We continue to maintain our cooperation with the United Nations. We are engaging with high-ranking officials from the Secretariat and United Nations funds, programmes and agencies. The Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, recently visited Myanmar. We are disappointed by the presidential statement's failure to mention the attacks of 25 August as a terrorist act.”

   2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8085 (2017) · source

7. “We are currently working on the arrangement for repatriation. Once we finalize the arrangement, a joint working group will be set up and the repatriation process will start immediately. I would like to highlight some of the measures taken by Myanmar towards solving the issues we face in Rakhine state. A ministerial-level committee has been set up and started its work for the expeditious implementation of the recommendations the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, led by Mr. Kofi Annan. With regard to the current humanitarian situation in Rakhine state, the Union Enterprise Mechanism for Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Development in Rakhine has been launched and begun its work. State Counsellor Daw Augn San Suu Kyi visited the areas in northern Rakhine state on 2 November.”

   2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8085 (2017) · source

8. “Thousands of ethnic Rakhine, Hindu and small minority groups, such as the Daing-net, Mro, Thet and Mramagyi, sought safe places in southern Rakhine, whereas the majority of the Muslim community took refuge on the Bangladesh side for various reasons. We feel deeply for the suffering of all the people who have been caught up in the conflict. Recognizing the unfolding humanitarian tragedy, the Government of Myanmar, in a spirit of good- neighbourliness, has reached out to Bangladesh. There has been exchange of visits at the ministerial level, most recently in October. On 24 October, two memorandums of understanding were also signed on the establishment of border liaison offices and on security cooperation and dialogue. We have been working closely with Bangladesh on the voluntary, safe and dignified return of displaced persons.”

   2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8085 (2017) · source

9. “Some elements of the statement infringe on the work of the other organs of the United Nations. The same issue is under consideration in the Third Committee of the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council. At this time, many delegations, including those in the Security Council, are pointing to the need to avoid duplication of work and to make stringent use of the budget of the United Nations. Such duplication of work is unwarranted. I take this opportunity to apprise the Security Council of the recent developments in Rakhine state. As members are aware, the 25 August terrorist attacks and ensuing terrorist actions committed by the so-called Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) triggered one of the most tragic situations in Rakhine state. Innocent civilians from different communities had to flee their homes and Villages out of fear.”

   2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8085 (2017) · source

10. “We are deeply concerned by the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2017/22, on the situation in Myanmar. We thank those delegations that tried hard to balance the text and reflect the reality. However, it fails to give sufficient recognition to the Government of Myanmar for its efforts to address the challenges in Rakhine state. It also singles out a Member State based on accusations and false evidence. We strongly reject the use of self-designated nomenclature in the statement, which will not help to resolve the issue. The statement will not help our efforts to resolve the issue, but rather lead to further polarization and escalation of tensions among different religious communities in the country and beyond. It exerts undue political pressure on Myanmar.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8085 (2017) · source