Repatriation of refugees to commence next Tuesday

Officials from Myanmar and Bangladesh discuss the repatriation of refugees at a meeting in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.  Photo: MNA A repatriation plan was signed yesterday that will allow the return of Muslims who fled to Bangladesh to escape conflict in Myanmar last year,...

Myanmar, Bangladesh agree on terms of repatriation

Myanmar and Bangladesh sign for an agreement on the Terms of Reference of the Joint Working Group. Photo: MNA Myanmar and Bangladesh came to an agreement on terms of repatriation for those who fled Rakhine State four months ago and are currently in temporary...

General Statement by H.E. U Hau Do Suan, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to United Nations after action on the resolution “The Human Rights Situation in Myanmar” (A/C.3/72/L.48) at the 3rd Committee Meeting

(15 November 2017) Mr. Chairman, Today is a sad day for Myanmar, an eighteen-month old infant democracy struggling to overcome mounting challenges. Most importantly, this ill-intentioned, selective and politically motivated resolution will not help our efforts for...