HRC57 - NB8 statement - Myanmar - High Commisioner's report

Human Rights Council – 57th session
Item 4: Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on the human rights situation in Myanmar
Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states
24 September 2024

High Commissioner, thank you.

We, the Nordic Baltic states, remain deeply disturbed by the human rights crisis in Myanmar, which, in your own words, “continues to plumb the depths of humanity.”

We are appalled by reports of more frequent and brutal violations and abuses committed across the country, with the military regime as the predominant perpetrator.

More people being forced from their homes, including the Rohingya.

More attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities and schools.

More sexual and gender-based violence, including gang rape.

Pervasive torture and ill-treatment in military facilities, including of children.

Continued obstruction of humanitarian efforts, including a blocking of humanitarian aid.

This must stop. We call on all parties and the military regime in particular to do everything they can to put an end to these violations and abuses.

We reiterate the need for well-functioning accountability mechanisms, and for perpetrators to be brought to justice.

We urge for access to be granted for your office and the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar to monitor the situation and gather information independently and impartially.

High Commissioner,

How is your office engaged with actors influencing the human rights situation in Myanmar?

I thank you.