Compilation of all recommendations made by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar, to the
Government of Myanmar, armed organizations, the UN Security Council, Member States, UN agencies, the business
community and others in English
comply with international human rights law and international humanitarian law, as
applicable (A/HRC/39/CRP.2);
9.
Permit and facilitate free and unfettered access to all parts of Myanmar, especially
Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States and all other conflict or crisis areas, for national and
international humanitarian actors to provide relief and for journalists and national and
international human rights monitors to investigate and report on human rights compliance
(A/HRC/39/CRP.2);
10.
End all harassment and prosecution of human rights defenders, lawyers, journalists,
peace campaigners, democracy activists and other members of civil society, for the
peaceful exercise of their rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly,
including by releasing and pardoning all political prisoners (A/HRC/39/CRP.2*);
11.
Unequivocally condemn and end intolerant, divisive and discriminatory rhetoric
based on ethnic, racial or religious grounds, both from State actors and non-State actors,
and actively promote an inclusive national vision based on the equal respect and protection
of human rights (A/HRC/39/CRP.2);
12.
Suspend the citizenship verification process based on the 1982 Citizenship Law;
acknowledge the arbitrary deprivation of nationality of the Rohingya community and
restore their citizenship rights through a speedy administrative process developed through
meaningful consultation with the Rohingya community (A/HRC/39/CRP.2);
13.
Ensure that the repatriation of Rohingya and other refugees is safe, dignified and
voluntary, in accordance with international standards; that adequate human rights
protections are in place; that Rohingya refugees are expressly permitted to return to their
places of origin, providing reparation for losses sustained and support in rebuilding their
lives; that Rohingya are consulted on decisions about their future; and that the best interests
of the child are the primary consideration with respect to children, particularly
unaccompanied minors (A/HRC/39/CRP.2);
14.
Remove from Rakhine State all divisions, battalions and units of security forces
responsible for perpetrating violations of international law before starting the repatriation of
refugees, not allowing them any role in the repatriation process or the provision of security
to returnees (A/HRC/39/CRP.2);
15.
Allow for international human rights monitors on the ground, to observe and advise
on ways to ensure the human rights compliance of the repatriation process, including the
resettlement and reintegration of the Rohingya, and to respect, protect and fulfil the human
rights of all communities in Rakhine State (A/HRC/39/CRP.2);
16.
Ensure that any infrastructure plans for Rakhine State do not frustrate the safe and
sustainable return of Rohingya to their places of origin; accordingly, suspend all terrain
clearance in and around villages formerly occupied by Rohingya; only resume activities
after (1) consultation with and approval of the original residents; and (2) prior examination
by forensic, human rights and criminal experts (A/HRC/39/CRP.2);
17.
In parallel, the Government of Myanmar, including the civilian authorities and the
Tatmadaw as relevant, should immediately commence a coordinated and genuine effort to
address the root causes of the recurrent cycles of violence and associated human rights
violations and atrocity crimes. Doing so will require action in the following areas
(A/HRC/39/CRP.2):
Human rights compliance
18.
The Government of Myanmar, including the civilian authorities and the Tatmadaw
as relevant, should act immediately to ensure full compliance with international human
rights law and international humanitarian law where applicable. It should
(A/HRC/39/CRP.2):
(a)
ensure the enjoyment of human rights for all, based on full equality and
regardless of citizenship or “national race” status; to that effect, replace the concept of
citizenship based on “national race” with a citizenship regime based on objective, non-
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