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21.
Access to humanitarian assistance remains severely restricted in northern and central
Rakhine and southern Chin States, as does freedom of movement. Please provide detailed
information as to what is being done to ensure access of humanitarian access to civilians
affected by the conflict, and to ensure safe passage to those displaced and / or in need of
healthcare and assistance.
22.
I have received reports that Rohingya in Rakhine State continue to face violence,
intimidation and harassment. Please provide information about this, any investigations
undertaken and perpetrators held to account.
23.
I have received reports that village administrators in Rakhine State are being
targeted by the Tatmadaw and subjected to violence, intimidation and harassment. Please
provide information about this, any investigations undertaken and perpetrators held to
account.
24.
I understand that charges have been filed against an approximate 500 people in
Rakhine State over alleged links to the Arakan Army. Please provide information, including
whether the defendants have access to legal representation
25.
How has the expiration of the Tatmadaw’s unilateral ceasefire covering Shan and
Kachin States affect the peace process?
26.
Please provide information about civilian casualties of the conflict between the
Tatmadaw and ethnic armed organizations in northern Shan State.
27.
I understand that there has been recent fighting between the Tatmadaw and the
Karen National Liberation Army. Please provide information on reports of civilians
affected. How will this affect the peace process?
28.
I understand that there has been recent fighting between the Tatmadaw and the Mon
National Liberation Army. Please provide information on reports of civilians affected. How
will this affect the peace process?
29.
Is the Tatmadaw continuing to lay landmines? Please provide details of where, the
precautions that are taken to minimize harm to civilians and any demining programs in
place.
Refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)
30.
Please provide details on measures to support the voluntary, safe, dignified, and
sustainable return of refugees currently living in Thailand.
31.
Please provide details on the reported voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees
from Bangladesh. How many have returned; their place of origin; and where they are
currently residing.
32.
Please provide information on the progress of implementation of the “National
Strategy for the closure of the IDP camps in Myanmar.”
33.
Please provide information on what measures are being taken to protect the rights of
the growing number of IDPs in Rakhine State, now reported to have reached 100,000.
Given there are restrictions on humanitarian access, how are you ensuring that they have
the assistance that they require?
34.
Please provide information on the recent reports of the Tatmadaw destroying IDP
camp in Myebon Township, Rakhine State.
Accountability
35.
Please provide a copy of the full version of the report of the Independent
Commission of Enquiry. How was independence and impartiality of the Commission
secured? Do you plan to implement all the recommendations that were made? If so, please
provide information on how you plan to do this and the timeline.
36.
Please provide information about how you plan to comply with the provisional
measures indicated by the International Court of Justice on 23 January 2020
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