Asian mps urge probe of reported myanmar abuses as envoys visit troubled rakhine
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Asian MPs Urge Probe of Reported Myanmar Abuses as Envoys Visit Troubled Rakhine
A group of Asian parliamentarians has called for an international investigation into reports of human rights abuses in Myanmar's Rakhine state, where thousands of Rohingya Muslims have been fleeing to escape violence. The appeal comes as envoys from several countries, including the United States, Canada, and the European Union, visit the troubled region to assess the situation.
The MPs, who are part of the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), expressed concern over reports of mass killings, rape, and arson attacks by Myanmar's military against the Rohingya minority. They urged the international community to take immediate action to protect the rights of the Rohingya and hold those responsible accountable.
The envoys' visit to Rakhine comes amid growing international pressure on Myanmar to address the crisis. The United Nations has described the situation as "catastrophic" and has called for immediate access to the region to provide aid and assess the situation.
The Myanmar government has denied allegations of human rights abuses, but the international community has been critical of its response to the crisis. The country's military has been accused of committing atrocities against the Rohingya, including mass killings, rape, and arson attacks.
The FORUM-ASIA MPs urged the international community to take concrete action to address the crisis, including:
- Establishing an independent international investigation into the alleged human rights abuses.
- Providing humanitarian aid to the affected communities.
- Holding those responsible for the abuses accountable.
- Supporting the repatriation of Rohingya refugees who have fled to neighboring countries.
The envoys' visit to Rakhine is seen as an important step towards addressing the crisis, but the international community is waiting to see concrete action from the Myanmar government to address the allegations of human rights abuses.