Worsening atrocities for Rohingya community demanded urgent action as a warning issued by the United Nations, addressing their struggle against impunity
The United Nations (U.N.) human rights office has issued a warning about the worsening situation for the Rohingya community in Myanmar, highlighting the urgent need for international action.
In a statement issued in Geneva, the U.N. human rights chief, Volker Turk, expressed concern over the sharp deterioration of conditions in Rakhine State since November 2023. The statement did not specify any new instances of violence against the Rohingya, but it did emphasize that the atrocity crimes being committed are in flagrant violation of the provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice.
The U.N. human rights office implored the international community to increase humanitarian funding for the Rohingya, as the ongoing crisis has led to drastic cuts in food assistance, exacerbating the dire conditions faced by the community. Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence called for immediate action to end impunity and strengthen international support.
The Rohingya's rights to security, citizenship, and equality are essential for breaking the cycle of violence, according to the U.N. human rights office. The increased funding is aimed at securing access to basic needs and essential services for the Rohingya.
However, the U.N. human rights office did not mention any specific countries or organizations that could potentially provide support to the Rohingya. Furthermore, the office did not provide any updates on the progress towards justice for the Rohingya.
The Arakan Army, in addition to the military, has been accused of committing atrocity crimes against the Rohingya with impunity, violating international law. The international community is also urged to support international accountability processes for the Rohingya.
Laurence concluded by stating that the U.N. human rights office urges the international community to step up support for the Rohingya. The enduring misery for the Rohingya community continues without justice for the violence that started on 25 August 2017 in Myanmar. Funding cuts are compounding the crisis faced by the Rohingya in both Myanmar and Bangladesh.
The situation in Rakhine State remains a pressing concern for the U.N. human rights office, which continues to advocate for the rights and well-being of the Rohingya community.
