UNRIC Library Backgrounder: Myanmar

UN Entities

• United Nations Myanmar
  https://myanmar.un.org/
• United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
  http://www.unocha.org/myanmar
  • ReliefWeb – Myanmar: http://reliefweb.int/country/mmr
  • Tropical Cyclone Mocha – May 2023: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/tc-2023-000069-mmr
  • Rohingya crisis one year on: Holding on to hope (29 August 2018): https://unocha.exposure.co/rohingya-crisis-one-year-on-holding-on-to-hope
  • Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Pledging Conference (Geneva, 23 October 2017): https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/bangladesh/donors-pledge-over-344-million-response-rohingya-refugee-crisis
• Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights – Myanmar
  https://www.ohchr.org/en/countries/myanmar
  • The Invisible Boundary: Criminal prosecutions of journalism in Myanmar (11 September 2018): https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Countries/MM/MyanmarTheInvisibleBoundary.docx
  • Mission report of OHCHR rapid response mission to Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, 13-24 September 2017: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Countries/MM/CXBMissionSummaryFindingsOctober2017.pdf
  • Report of OHCHR mission to Bangladesh: Interviews with Rohingyas fleeing from Myanmar since 9 October 2016; Flash Report (3 February 2017):
    https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Countries/MM/FlashReport3Feb2017.pdf

• Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
  https://www.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures/sr-myanmar
  • Myanmar coup: UN expert calls for strong international response including sanctions and arms embargo (1 February 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2021/02/myanmar-coup-un-expert-calls-strong-international-response-including
• Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict – Developments in Myanmar
  http://childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/countries/myanmar/
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) – Myanmar
  http://www.unhcr.org/myanmar.html
  • Rohingya emergency: https://www.unhcr.org/emergencies/rohingya-emergency
  • UNHCR: Urgent action needed to address dramatic rise in Rohingya deaths at sea (24 January 2024): https://www.unhcr.org/news/briefing-notes/unhcr-urgent-action-needed-address-dramatic-rise-rohingya-deaths-sea
  • Sustaining Support for the Rohingya Refugee Response: A virtual conference on Thursday, 22 October 2020: https://rohingyaconference.org/
  • Stateless Rohingya continue to struggle for survival in Myanmar (25 August 2022): https://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/2022/8/630780aa4/
  • Rohingya Refugee Emergency at a Glance: The influx to Bangladesh is one of the largest and fastest-growing refugee crises in decades (21 March 2018): https://bit.ly/39BXpav
  • As refugee crisis grows, Rohingya struggle in roadside settlements (24 September 2017): https://www.unhcr.org/news/latest/2017/9/59c7855b4/
  • Over 168,000 Rohingya likely fled Myanmar since 2012 – UNHCR report (3 May 2017): https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/news/latest/2017/5/590990ff4/
• United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) – Special Envoy Myanmar
  https://dppa.un.org/en/mission/special-envoy-myanmar
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – Myanmar
  http://www.fao.org/countryprofiles/index/en/?iso3=MMR
• International Court of Justice (ICJ) – Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar):
  https://www.unhcr.org/news/briefing-notes/unhcr-urgent-action-needed-address-dramatic-rise-rohingya-deaths-sea
• International Labour Organization (ILO) – Liaison Office in Myanmar
  http://www.ilo.org/yangon/lang–en/index.htm
  • ILO marks third anniversary of Myanmar military takeover with call for the release of trade union leaders and all those unjustly detained (1 February 2024): https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_909731/lang–en/index.htm
• International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Myanmar
  https://myanmar.iom.int/
  • Rohingya Response: https://www.iom.int/rohingya-response
  • Rohingya Cultural Memory Centre: https://rohingyaculturalmemorycentre.iom.int/
  • IOM Calls for Increased Regional Support to Rohingyas in Search of Protection (28 November 2023): https://www.iom.int/news/iom-calls-increased-regional-support-rohingyas-search-protection
• United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – Myanmar
  http://www.unicef.org/myanmar/
  • Rohingya crisis: https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/rohingya-crisis
  • Distressing reports of civilian casualties as conflict escalates in Rakhine State, Myanmar – UNICEF Statement (9 August 2024): https://www.unicef.org/myanmar/press-releases/distressing-reports-civilian-casualties-conflict-escalates-rakhine-state-myanmar
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Myanmar
  https://www.undp.org/myanmar
  • Recovery and hope in Myanmar’s crisis (28 February 2024): https://stories.undp.org/recovery-and-hope-in-myanmars-crisis
• United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) – Myanmar
  http://unhabitat.org/myanmar/
• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) – Myanmar Office
  https://www.unodc.org/roseap/myanmar/index.html
• United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) – Myanmar
  http://myanmar.unfpa.org
  • Myanmar Humanitarian Emergency:
    https://www.unfpa.org/data/emergencies/myanmar-humanitarian-emergency
• World Bank – Myanmar
  http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/myanmar
• World Food Programme (WPF) – Myanmar
  http://www.wfp.org/countries/myanmar
  • WFP launches emergency food assistance for flood-affected people in Myanmar (7 August 2024): https://www.wfp.org/news/wfp-launches-emergency-food-assistance-flood-affected-people-myanmar
• World Health Organization (WHO) – Country Office for Myanmar
  http://www.who.int/countries/mmr/en/

Security Council Meetings on Myanmar

• 2024: 4 April, 5 February
  Meeting records, press releases and resolutions:
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2024
• 2023: 13 March
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2023
• 2022: 21 December, 27 May, 28 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2022
• 2021: 17 August, 18 June, 30 April, 31, 10, 5 March, 2 February
  https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/meetings-2020-vtc
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2021
  • Issuing Presidential Statement, Security Council expresses deep concern about developments in Myanmar (SC/14462, 10 March 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14462.doc.htm
  • Security Council Press Statement on Situation in Myanmar (SC/14430, 4 February 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14430.doc.htm
• 2020: 11 September, 14 May
  https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/meetings-2020-vtc
  http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2020
• 2019: 28 February
  http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2019
• 2018: 24 October, 28 August, 13 February
  http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2018
• 2017: 28 September
  http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2017
• 2009: 13 July
  http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2009
• 2008: 2 May, 18 March
  http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2008
• 2007: 13 November, 11 October, 5 October, 12 January
  http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2007
• Earlier years: http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/
• see also Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council – The situation in Myanmar (2004-2022): https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/repertoire/asia#cat9

Human Rights Council

• 29th special session of the Human Rights Council on the human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar – 12 February 2021: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/special-sessions/session29/th-special-session
  • A/HRC/S-29/2 (5 May 2021): Report of the Human Rights Council on its 29th special session: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/S-29/2
    29th special session held in Geneva, on 12 Feb. 2021. Includes resolution S-29/1: Human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar. “Annex: Documents issued for the 29th special session of the Human Rights Council”: p. 8.
• 27th special session of the Human Rights Council on the human rights situation of the minority Rohingya Muslim population and other minorities in the Rakhine State of Myanmar – 5 December 2017:
  https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/special-sessions/session27/th-special-session
• Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (operational as of 30 August 2019):
  https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/iimm/index
  https://iimm.un.org/
  • Myanmar Mechanism calls on Myanmar military to respond to its requests for information – Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar: (27 May 2024): https://iimm.un.org/myanmar-mechanism-calls-on-myanmar-military-to-respond-to-its-requests-for-information/
  • Statement on the escalation of conflict in Rakhine State, Myanmar – Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (23 May 2024): https://iimm.un.org/statement-on-the-escalation-of-conflict-in-rakhine-state-myanmar/
  • Anti-Rohingya Hate Speech on Facebook: Content and Network Analysis: https://iimm.un.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hate-Speech-Report_EN.pdf
  • Efforts to Investigate and Punish Sexual and Gender-based Crimes committed against Rohingya: Evidence Analysis: https://iimm.un.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SGBC-Report_EN.pdf
  • Three years of widespread, systematic violence in Myanmar and the evidence against perpetrators is mounting: Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (30 January 2024): https://iimm.un.org/three-years-of-widespread-systematic-violence-in-myanmar-and-the-evidence-against-perpetrators-is-mounting/
  • A/HRC/54/19 (30 June 2023): Report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/54/19
    Covers activities between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023.
  • Two more years of atrocities in Myanmar: Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (1 February 2023): https://iimm.un.org/two-more-years-of-atrocities-in-myanmar/
  • The fight for justice: five years since the violence that led to large-scale displacement of the Rohingya from Myanmar – Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (25 August 2022): https://iimm.un.org/the-fight-for-justice-five-years-since-the-violence-that-led-to-large-scale-displacement-of-the-rohingya-from-myanmar/
  • A/HRC/51/4 (12 July 2022): Report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/51/4
  • A/HRC/48/18 (5 July 2021): Report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/48/18
  • A/HRC/45/60 (7 July 2020): Report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/45/60
  • A/HRC/42/66 (7 August 2019): Report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/42/66
• Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (March 2017 – September 2019): https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/myanmar-ffm/index
  • A/HRC/51/4 (12 July 2022): Report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/51/4
  • A/HRC/48/18 (5 July 2021): Report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/48/18
  • A/HRC/45/60 (7 July 2020): Report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/45/60
  • A/HRC/42/50 (8 August 2019): Report of the independent international fact-finding mission on Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/42/50
  • A/HRC/42/CRP.5 (16 September 2019): Detailed findings of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar: https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/FFM-Myanmar/20190916/A_HRC_42_CRP.5.pdf
  • A/HRC/42/CRP.4 (22 August 2019): Sexual and gender-based violence in Myanmar and the gendered impact of its ethnic conflicts: https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/FFM-Myanmar/sexualviolence/A_HRC_CRP_4.pdf
  • A/HRC/42/CRP.3 (5 August 2019): The economic interests of the Myanmar military: https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/FFM-Myanmar/EconomicInterestsMyanmarMilitary/A_HRC_42_CRP_3.pdf
  • A/HRC/39/64 (12 September 2018): Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/39/64
    Submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council decision 36/115. “The findings and recommendations of the Mission are detailed in document A/HRC/39/CRP.2” (p. 3).
  • A/HRC/39/CRP.2 (17 September 2018): Report of the detailed findings of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/39/CRP.2
    “The information contained in this document should be read in conjunction with the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (A/HRC/39/64).” Annexes (p. 433-444): 1. Map of Myanmar — 2. Letters from the Mission to the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

Selected UN Documents

• A/HRC/RES/56/1: Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar: resolution / adopted by the Human Rights Council on 10 July 2024: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/RES/56/1
  • Previous resolutions: http://tinyurl.com/bdfmpvj7
• A/HRC/56/CRP.8 (1 July 2024): Courage amid crisis: gendered impacts of the coup and the pursuit of gender equality in Myanmar: Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session56/a-hrc-56-crp-8.pdf
• A/HRC/56/CRP.7 (26 June 2024): Banking on the Death Trade: How Banks and Governments Enable the Military Junta in Myanmar: Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session56/a-hrc-56-crp-7.pdf
• A/HRC/56/23 (18 June 2024): Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar: report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/56/23
  Submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 50/3.
• A/HRC/RES/55/20: Situation of human rights in Myanmar: resolution / adopted by the Human Rights Council on 4 April 2024: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/RES/55/20
  • Previous resolutions: http://tinyurl.com/yx783uum
• A/HRC/55/65 (20 March 2024): Situation of human rights in Myanmar: report of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Thomas H. Andrews: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/55/65
  • Previous reports: https://tinyurl.com/5cycu5bh
• A/HRC/55/25 (5 January 2024): Summary of the panel discussion on the measures necessary to find durable solutions to the Rohingya crisis and to end all forms of human rights violations and abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar: Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/55/25
• A/RES/78/219: Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly on 19 December 2023: https://undocs.org/A/RES/78/219
  • Previous resolutions: http://tinyurl.com/3cumdafd
• A/HRC/53/52 (15 November 2023): Situation of human rights in Myanmar since 1 February 2021: report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/53/52
  Submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 49/23, covers the period between 1 Feb. 2021 and 30 Apr. 2023.
• A/HRC/49/73 (15 August 2023): Progress made in the implementation of follow-up action to the recommendations contained in the report entitled “A brief and independent inquiry into the involvement of the United Nations in Myanmar from 2010 to 2018” to strengthen the prevention capacity of the United Nations system: report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/49/73
• A/78/278 (14 August 2023): Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar: report of the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/A/78/278 Submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 77/227; covers the period from 15 Aug. 2022-14 Aug. 2023.
  • Previous resolutions: http://tinyurl.com/3rdrmsf2
• A/HRC/RES/53/26: Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar: resolution / adopted by the Human Rights Council on 14 July 2023: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/RES/53/26
• A/HRC/RES/52/31: Situation of human rights in Myanmar: resolution / adopted by the Human Rights Council on 4 April 2023: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/RES/52/31
  • Previous resolutions: http://tinyurl.com/yx783uum
• A/HRC/53/CRP.2 (17 May 2023): The Billion Dollar Death Trade: The International Arms Networks that Enable Human Rights Violations in Myanmar – Conference room paper of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/countries/myanmar/crp-sr-myanmar-2023-05-17.pdf
• A/HRC/52/CRP.2 (31 January 2023): Illegal and Illegitimate: Examining the Myanmar military’s claim as the Government of Myanmar and the international response: Conference room paper of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/countries/mm/2023-01-27/crp-sr-myanmar-2023-01-31.pdf
• A/HRC/52/22 (19 December 2022): Summary of the panel discussion on the root causes of human rights violations and abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar: report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/52/22
• S/RES/2669 (2022): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2669(2022)
  [on ending all forms of violence in Myanmar]
• A/HRC/49/72 (23 March 2022): Situation of human rights in Myanmar since 1 February 2021: report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/49/72
• S/2022/258 (23 March 2022): Letter dated 22 March 2022 from the Permanent Representatives of Ireland, Mexico and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/S/2022/258
  Transmits summary note of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security on Myanmar, held on 4 Mar. 2022.
• A/HRC/48/67 (19 October 2021): Situation of human rights in Myanmar: report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/48/67
  Submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 46/21, covers the period from Feb. to mid-July 2021.
• A/RES/75/287: The situation in Myanmar: resolution / adopted by the General Assembly on 18 June 2021: https://undocs.org/A/RES/75/287
• S/2020/1243 (17 December 2020): Children and armed conflict in Myanmar: report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2020/1243
  Prepared pursuant Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) and subsequent resolutions; describes trends and patterns of grave violations against children since the 5th report (S/2018/956); covers the period from 1 Sept. 2018-30 June 2020.
• A/75/518 (17 October 2020): Letter dated 15 October 2020 from the Permanent Representative of Myanmar to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/A/75/518
  Transmits document entitled “Memorandum on Myanmar’s democratic transition: challenges and way forward”.
• A/HRC/45/5 (3 September 2020): Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar: report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/45/5
  Submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 42/3.
• A/74/505/Rev.1 (28 October 2019): Letter dated 16 October 2019 from the Permanent Representative of Myanmar to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/A/74/505/Rev.1
  Transmits document entitled “Memorandum on Myanmar’s democratic transition: challenges and way forward”.
• A/74/311 (20 August 2019): Situation of human rights in Myanmar: report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/A/74/311
  Submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 73/264; covers the period from 22 Dec. 2018-13 Aug. 2019.
• S/AC.51/2019/2 (20 August 2019): Conclusions on children and armed conflict in Myanmar : Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict: http://undocs.org/S/AC.51/2019/2
  “Annex: Statement of the Counsellor of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations, Tun Lin Swai, before the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict”: p. 9-10.
• S/2019/591 (22 July 2019): Letter dated 22 July 2019 from the Permanent Representatives of Germany, Peru and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2019/591
  Transmits summary note of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security on Myanmar, held on 4 June 2019.
• A/HRC/40/37 (11 March 2019): Situation of human rights of Rohingya in Rakhine State, Myanmar : report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/40/37
  Submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution S-27/1.
• A/73/716 (21 January 2019): Letter dated 16 January 2019 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the General Assembly: http://undocs.org/A/73/716
  Refers to Human Rights Council resolution 39/2 and General Assembly resolution 73/264; transmits terms of reference for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar.
• S/2018/956 (29 October 2018): Report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Myanmar: http://undocs.org/S/2018/956
  Prepared pursuant Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) and subsequent resolutions; covers the period from 1 July 2017-31 Aug. 2018.
• A/73/449 (22 October 2018): Letter dated 19 October 2018 from the Permanent Representative of Myanmar to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/A/73/449
  Transmits document entitled “Memorandum on Myanmar’s democratic transition: challenges and way forward”.
• S/2018/880 (1 October 2018): Letter dated 1 October 2018 from the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2018/880
  Transmits press release on a 3-point consensus on resolving the Rakhine situation, reached at an informal meeting among China, Myanmar and Bangladesh, held on 27 Sept. 2018.
• A/HRC/39/CRP.2 (17 September 2018): Report of the detailed findings of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/39/CRP.2
• A/HRC/39/64 (12 September 2018): Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/39/64
• S/2018/391 (26 April 2018): Letter dated 26 April 2018 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2018/391
  Informs that members of the Security Council have decided to send a mission to Bangladesh and Myanmar from 28 Apr.-2 May2018; includes the terms of reference of the mission.
• A/RES/72/248: Situation of human rights in Myanmar: resolution / adopted by the General Assembly on 24 December 2017: http://undocs.org/A/RES/72/248
• S/2017/1099 (22 December 2017): Report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Myanmar: http://undocs.org/S/2017/1099
  Prepared pursuant Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) and subsequent resolutions; covers the period from 1 Feb. 2013-30 June 2017.
• A/HRC/RES/S-27/1: Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar: resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council on 5 December 2017: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/RES/S-27/1
• A/HRC/DEC/36/115: Extension of the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar: decision / adopted by the Human Rights Council on 29 September 2017: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/DEC/36/115
• S/2017/753 (2 September 2017): Letter dated 2 September 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2017/753
  Expresses concern about the security, humanitarian and human rights situation in Rakhine State in Myanmar.
• A/71/308 (5 August 2016): Situation of human rights in Myanmar: report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/A/71/308
  Submitted pursuant to para. 20 of General Assembly resolution 70/233; covers the period from 8 Aug. 2015-1 Aug. 2016.
• A/HRC/32/18 (29 June 2016): Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar: report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/32/18
  Submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 29/21.
• A/HRC/30/CRP.3 (29 September 2015): Oral update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the human rights violations and abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/HRC/RegularSessions/Session30/Documents/A-HRC-30-CRP-3.doc
  Submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 29/21. English only.
• A/70/332 (19 August 2015): Situation of human rights in Myanmar: report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/A/70/332 and http://undocs.org/A/70/332/Corr.1
  Submitted pursuant to para. 13 of General Assembly resolution 69/248; covers the period from 7 Aug. 2014 to 6 Aug. 2015.
• A/69/362 (29 August 2014): Situation of human rights in Myanmar: report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/A/69/362
  Submitted pursuant to para. 16 of General Assembly resolution 68/242; covers the period from 11 Aug. 2013 to 6 Aug. 2014.
• S/2013/258 (1 May 2013): Report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Myanmar: http://undocs.org/S/2013/258
• A/67/333 (24 August 2012): Situation of human rights in Myanmar: report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/A/67/333
  Submitted pursuant to para. 32 of General Assembly resolution 66/230 and covers the period from Aug. 2011 to July 2012.
• S/2009/278 (1 June 2009): Report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Myanmar: http://undocs.org/S/2009/278

UN Member States on the Record – Myanmar:
https://www.un.org/en/library/unms
United Nations Member States on the Record provides access to selected documents reflecting the views of United Nations Member States.

Selected Statements and Speeches by UN Officials

• On anniversary of Rohingya displacement from Myanmar, Secretary-General calls on all parties to end violence, protect civilians (SG/SM/22340, 23 August 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22340.doc.htm
• Myanmar: Türk deplores attacks on civilians fleeing Rakhine, fears repeat of 2017 atrocities against Rohingya (23 August 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/08/myanmar-turk-deplores-attacks-civilians-fleeing-rakhine-fears-repeat-2017
• Statement by Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and Ms. Mô Bleeker, Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect, on the escalation of violence in Myanmar (29 July2024): https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/Special_Advisers_Genocide_Prevention_R2P_Myanmar_290724.pdf
• Myanmar: a breakneck speed “disintegration of human rights,” says High Commissioner (18 June 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2024/06/myanmar-breakneck-speed-disintegration-human-rights-says-high
• Secretary-General deeply concerned by increasing violence across Myanmar (SG/SM/22257, 6 June 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22257.doc.htm
• Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State (19 May 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2024/05/comment-un-high-commissioner-human-rights-volker-turk-violence
• Lisa Doughten, Director of Financing & Partnerships Division for UNOCHA, on Behalf of Mr. Martin Griffiths, UNSG for Humanitarian Affairs & Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the UN Security Council on the Situation in Myanmar, 4 April 2024: https://tinyurl.com/jebjje53
• Myanmar: An end to the military’s campaign of violence and political repression is a vital step, says ASG Khiari (4 April 2024): https://dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-9595-asg-khiari-myanmar-4-apr-2024
• Secretary-General deeply concerned by deteriorating situation, escalating conflict in Myanmar, condemns all violence, reiterates call for civilian protection (SG/SM/22167, 18 March 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22167.doc.htm
• Myanmar: human rights situation has ‘morphed into a never-ending nightmare,’ says Türk (1 March 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2024/03/myanmar-human-rights-situation-has-morphed-never-ending-nightmare
• Secretary-General underscores urgency of forging path towards democratic transition, civilian rule in Myanmar (31 January 2024, SG/SM/22123): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22123.doc.htm
• Myanmar: Human rights situation worsens as military lashes out indiscriminately amid losses – Türk (30 January 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/01/myanmar-human-rights-situation-worsens-military-lashes-out-indiscriminately
• Secretary-General deeply concerned by expansion of conflict in Myanmar, calls on all parties to protect civilians (SG/SM/22034, 15 November 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm22034.doc.htm
• Alarmed by reported deadly bombing of civilians in Myanmar, Secretary-General says those responsible must be held to account (SG/SM/21986, 10 October 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21986.doc.htm
• Myanmar: Türk calls for new thinking to end “unspeakable tragedy” – Interactive dialogue on Myanmar (26 September 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2023/09/myanmar-turk-calls-new-thinking-end-unspeakable-tragedy
• Secretary-General calls for comprehensive solutions to address discrimination, violence in Myanmar on Sixth Anniversary of Rohingya Displacement (SG/SM/21913, 25 August 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21913.doc.htm
• Lack of access and funding hampering aid to 18 million people in Myanmar, UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths says following visit to the country (17 August 2023): https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/lack-access-and-funding-hampering-aid-18-million-people-myanmar-un-humanitarian-chief-martin-griffiths-says-following-visit-country
• Myanmar in “deadly freefall” into even deeper violence, says Türk (6 July 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2023/07/myanmar-deadly-freefall-even-deeper-violence-says-turk
• Statement by Nada Al-Nashif, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights at Panel discussion on durable solutions to the Rohingya crisis and to end human rights violations and abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar: Durable solutions to the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar (21 June 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/06/durable-solutions-rohingya-crisis-myanmar
• Secretary-General strongly condemns attack on township by Myanmar Armed Forces (SG/SM/21759, 11 April 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21759.doc.htm
• UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk condemns Myanmar attacks (11 April 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/04/un-human-rights-chief-volker-turk-condemns-myanmar-attacks
• Secretary-General ‘deeply concerned’ by reports of military-appointed Election Commission in Myanmar dissolving opposition parties (SG/SM/21754, 30 March 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21754.doc.htm
• Myanmar: High Commissioner details severe violations amid shocking violence / delivered by Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights at 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council (6 March 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2023/03/myanmar-high-commissioner-details-severe-violations-amid-shocking
• Secretary-General concerned by Military’s stated intention to hold elections amid violence in Myanmar (30 January 2023, SG/SM/21674): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21674.doc.htm
• Two years after coup, Myanmar faces unimaginable regression, says UN Human Rights Chief (27 January 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2023/01/two-years-after-coup-myanmar-faces-unimaginable-regression-says-un-human
• Türk urges coordinated approach to save Rohingya at sea (30 December 2022): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2022/12/turk-urges-coordinated-approach-save-rohingya-sea
• Media Advisory: Special Envoy Heyzer builds on partnership with OIC for urgent and sustainable support for the Rohingya (20 December 2022): https://reliefweb.int/report/bangladesh/media-advisory-special-envoy-heyzer-builds-partnership-oic-urgent-and-sustainable-support-rohingya
• Myanmar: UN Human Rights Chief alarmed at death sentences by secretive military courts (2 December 2022): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2022/12/myanmar-un-human-rights-chief-alarmed-death-sentences-secretive-military
• Note to Correspondents: UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy Heyzer calls for increased support for Rohingya refugees and host communities during Bangladesh mission (25 August 2022): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2022-08-25/note-correspondents-un-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-special-envoy-heyzer-calls-for-increased-support-for-rohingya-refugees-and-host-communities-during-bangladesh
• Five years into the Rohingya crisis, UN Special Representative Pramila Patten urges for enhanced efforts related to justice and accountability for the survivors of sexual violence (25 August 2022): https://www.un.org/sexualviolenceinconflict/press-release/five-years-into-the-rohingya-crisis-un-special-representative-pramila-patten-urges-for-enhanced-efforts-related-to-justice-and-accountability-for-the-survivors-of-sexual-violence/
• Press conference by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, Geneva, 25 August 2022: https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-briefing-notes/2022/08/press-conference-un-high-commissioner-human-rights-michelle-bachelet
• One million Rohingya refugees without immediate prospects for return to Myanmar five years on, Secretary-General says, stressing durable solution to crisis is critical (SG/SM/21424, 24 August 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21424.doc.htm
• Secretary-General strongly condemns executions by Myanmar military against political activists (SG/SM/21383, 25 July 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21383.doc.htm
• Secretary-General expresses solidarity with people of Myanmar, aspirations for inclusive, democratic society, stressing need to see concrete results (SG/SM/21126, 30 January 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21126.doc.htm
• Nearly one million Rohingya continue to live in dire conditions, Secretary-General says, marking fourth anniversary of refugee influx from Myanmar into Bangladesh (SG/SM/20865, 25 August 2021): https://press.un.org/en/2021/sgsm20865.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes ASEAN’s appointment of Special Envoy on Myanmar, saying United Nations expects continuing cooperation in quest for coherent response (SG/SM/20843, 4 August 2021): https://press.un.org/en/2021/sgsm20843.doc.htm
• Statement by Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights at 50th session of the Human Rights Council – Panel discussion on the root causes of human rights violations and abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar (15 June 2022): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2022/06/statement-michelle-bachelet-united-nations-high-commissioner-human-rights
• 50th Session of the Human Rights Council Oral update on Myanmar delivered by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (14 June 2022): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2022/06/50th-session-human-rights-council-oral-update-myanmar
• Bachelet issues strong warning of imminent further bloodshed and suffering in Myanmar (11 June 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/2021/06/bachelet-issues-strong-warning-imminent-further-bloodshed-and-suffering-myanmar
• Humanitarian support, coherent global action still needed 100 days after deadly military takeover in Myanmar, Secretary-General says (SG/SM/20722, 11 May 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20722.doc.htm
• Intensifying widespread, systematic slaughter by Myanmar military must be halted – Bachelet (13 April 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/2021/04/intensifying-widespread-systematic-slaughter-myanmar-military-must-be-halted-bachelet
• Myanmar: Top UN officials condemn “systematic” attacks on peaceful protesters, and flag international responsibility to protect the people from atrocity crimes – Joint Statement by Alice Wairimu Nderitu, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, and Michelle Bachelet, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, on the situation in Myanmar (28 March 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/2021/03/myanmar-top-un-officials-condemn-systematic-attacks-peaceful-protesters-and-flag
• Secretary-General condemns Myanmar killings in strongest terms, stressing ‘unacceptable’ military crackdown demands resolute international response (SG/SM/20655, 27 March 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20655.doc.htm
• Secretary-General strongly condemns continuing violence by Myanmar military as ‘utterly unacceptable’, urging unified international response (SG/SM/20639, 19 March 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20639.doc.htm
• Appalled by escalating violence in Myanmar at hands of country’s military, Secretary-General urges collective action towards ending repression (SG/SM/20627, 15 March 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20627.doc.htm
• Myanmar military must stop murdering and jailing protestors – Bachelet (4 March 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/2021/03/myanmar-military-must-stop-murdering-and-jailing-protestors-bachelet
• Secretary-General condemns use of lethal force against protestors in Myanmar (SG/SM/20606, 28 February 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20606.doc.htm
• Informal Meeting of the General Assembly on Myanmar – Briefing by Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, Christine Schraner Burgener, to the Informal Meeting of the General Assembly on Myanmar (26 February 2021): https://dppa.un.org/en/informal-meeting-of-general-assembly-myanmar-0
• Violence, intimidation, harassment by Myanmar security personnel unacceptable, Secretary-General says, also expressing concern over restrictions on Internet (SG/SM/20581, 14 February 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20581.doc.htm
• Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Special Session of the Human Rights Council on Myanmar: Seizure of Power by the Military Constitutes a Profound Setback for Myanmar (12 February 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2021/02/deputy-high-commissioner-human-rights-special-session-human-rights-council
• Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Myanmar (1 February 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/2021/02/comment-un-high-commissioner-human-rights-michelle-bachelet-myanmar
• Secretary-General condemns detention of Myanmar political leaders as ‘serious blow to democratic reforms’, urges peaceful dialogue (SG/SM/20562, 31 January 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20562.doc.htm
• Secretary-General urges all actors to respect Myanmar election outcomes (SG/SM/20561, 28 January 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20561.doc.htm
• Peaceful elections key to advancing democratic reforms in Myanmar, Secretary‑General says, expresses hope they pave way for safe return of refugees (6 November 2020, SG/SM/20398): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20398.doc.htm
• Remarks by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock, At the Rohingya Pledging Conference, A Virtual Event, 22 October 2020: https://reliefweb.int/report/bangladesh/remarks-under-secretary-general-humanitarian-affairs-and-emergency-relief
• Renewing call for greater urgency on Rohingya crisis, Secretary-General says ultimate responsibility rests with Myanmar authorities (SG/SM/20219, 25 August 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20219.doc.htm
• Secretary-General deeply saddened by deadly landslide in Myanmar (SG/SM/20158, 2 July 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20158.doc.htm
• Secretary-General condemns deadly attack on World Health Organization vehicle in Myanmar (SG/SM/20053, 21 April 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20053.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes International Court of Justice Order on The Gambia v. Myanmar Genocide Convention Case (SG/SM/19946, 23 January 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm19946.doc.htm
• Update on Myanmar at the 41st Session of the Human Rights Council, Statement by UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Kate Gilmore, 10 July 2019: https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2019/07/update-myanmar-41st-session-human-rights-council
• Oral statement by Ms Yanghee Lee, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar at the 40th session of the Human Rights Council, 11 March 2019: https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2019/03/oral-statement-ms-yanghee-lee-special-rapporteur-situation-human-rights-myanmar
• Bachelet: Returning Rohingya refugees to Myanmar would place them at serious risk of human rights violations (13 November 2018): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2018/11/bachelet-returning-rohingya-refugees-myanmar-would-place-them-serious-risk
• Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees on the repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, 11 November 2018: https://www.unhcr.org/news/press/2018/11/5be7c4b64/
• Statement by Assistant-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ursula Mueller, at High-Level Event on the Issue of the Rohingya Minority of Myanmar, 27 September 2018: https://reliefweb.int/node/2806259
• Secretary-General urges Myanmar authorities to review ‘unacceptable’ conviction, sentencing of journalists (SG/SM/19190, 3 September 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19190.doc.htm
• Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on the conviction of two Reuters journalists in Myanmar (3 September 2018): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2018/07/thousands-rohingya-refugees-continue-flee-violence
• Secretary-General urges Myanmar to grant immediate access for United Nations, partners, says Rohingya refugees lack life-saving assistance (SG/SM/19181-SC/13470, 28 August 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19181.doc.htm
• Thousands of Rohingya refugees continue to flee violence: 38th session of the Human Rights Council, Oral Update on the situation of human rights of Rohingya people, Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, 4 July 2018: https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2018/07/thousands-rohingya-refugees-continue-flee-violence
• Secretary-General welcomes memorandum on creating conditions conducive to safe Rohingya Refugee returns from Bangladesh, reintegration in Rakhine State (SG/SM/19074, 6 June 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19074.doc.htm
• Secretary-General expresses shock over reported comments by Myanmar Senior General, calls for unified stance against incitement to hatred (SG/SM/18957, 26 March 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm18957.doc.htm
• Infrastructure investment in Myanmar: Open for business? Op-ed by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein (21 March 2018): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2018/03/infrastructure-investment-myanmar-open-business
• Secretary-General urges justice for Rohingya community, in video message on Refugee Crisis Joint Response Plan (SG/SM/18939-REF/1257, 16 March 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm18939.doc.htm
• 13 February 2018, Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Myanmar, Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča: https://dppa.un.org/en/security-council-briefing-situation-myanmar-assistant-secretary-general-miroslav-jenca
• Briefing on Myanmar at the United Nations Security Council by Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 13 February 2018: http://www.unhcr.org/admin/hcspeeches/5a830a3a4/briefing-myanmar-united-nations-security-council.html
• Special Session of the Human Rights Council on the human rights situation of the minority Rohingya Muslim population and other minorities in the Rakhine State of Myanmar – Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, 5 December 2017: https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2017/12/special-session-human-rights-council-human-rights-situation-minority-rohingya
• Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Mark Lowcock – Remarks at the Pledging Conference for the Rohingya Refugee Crisis (23 October 2017): https://bit.ly/36womKS
• Statement by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and Ivan Simonovic, United Nations Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect, on the situation in northern Rakhine state, Myanmar (18 October 2017): https://bit.ly/3j7pY2X
• Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Mark Lowcock – Remarks at Member States briefing following his mission to Bangladesh (16 October 2017): https://bit.ly/3j7pMAL
• 17 October 2017, Statement on Visit of the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs to Myanmar: https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/note-correspondents-visit-united-nations-under-secretary-general-political-affairs
• Statement by Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Mr. Andrew Gilmour, at the Arria Formula meeting on the situation in Myanmar, New York, 13 October 2017: https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2017/10/statement-assistant-secretary-general-human-rights-mr-andrew-gilmour-arria
• Reality on ground demands swift action to protect people, ease suffering, Secretary-General tells Security Council Meeting on Myanmar (SG/SM/18728-SC/13013, 28 September 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18728.doc.htm
• Grandi highlights needs of refugees in Bangladesh (27 September 2017): http://www.unhcr.org/news/latest/2017/9/59cbcdf84/grandi-highlights-needs-refugees-bangladesh.html
• South-East Asian Nations should intensify action, humanitarian relief for Myanmar, Secretary-General says, pledging support to help resolve crisis in Rakhine State (SG/SM/18721-DEV/3293-HR/5371, 23 September 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18721.doc.htm
• Secretary-General voices concern over reported Myanmar security excesses, urges calm, restraint (SG/SM/18662, 1 September 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18662.doc.htm
• Alarming deterioration in northern Rakhine was preventable, Zeid says, urging restraint (29 August 2017): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2017/08/alarming-deterioration-northern-rakhine-was-preventable-zeid-says-urging
• Secretary-General, deeply concerned by reported killings in Myanmar, reiterates need to address root causes of violence (SG/SM/18654, 28 August 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18654.doc.htm
• Secretary-General condemns attacks against security forces in Myanmar (SG/SM/18651, 25 August 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18651.doc.htm
• Statement by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide following OHCHR’s report on the situation in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar (New York, 6 February 2017): https://bit.ly/3tqvmD0
• “Callous” approach to northern Rakhine may have grave repercussions – Zeid (16 December 2016): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2016/12/callous-approach-northern-rakhine-may-have-grave-repercussions-zeid
• All stakeholders in Myanmar must show flexibility, mutual accommodation in nation-building efforts, Secretary-General tells partnership group (SG/SM/18140, 23 September 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18140.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, at Myanmar Conference, urges all parties to pave way for unified negotiation track to cement inclusive future (SG/SM/18013, 31 August 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18013.doc.htm
• Secretary-General cites escalating tensions, humanitarian access issues, in remarks to meeting of Partnership Group on Myanmar (SG/SM/17902, 1 July 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17902.doc.htm
• Congratulating Myanmar’s President for taking office, Secretary-General says peaceful transfer of power marks significant historical moment (SG/SM/17638, 30 March 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17638.doc.htm
• Secretary-General congratulates President U Htin Kyaw on his election by Myanmar Parliament (SG/SM/17598, 16 March 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17598.doc.htm
• Secretary-General commends Myanmar for historic 8 November Elections, leaders’ landmark performance, people’s dignified acceptance of verdict (SG/SM/17322, 12 November 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17322.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, deeply concerned by hate speech, violence in Myanmar, urges all concerned to shun intimidation by extreme elements ahead of elections (SG/SM/17287, 1 November 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17287.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes signing of ceasefire agreement between Myanmar, ethic armed organizations (SG/SM/17230, 15 October 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17230.doc.htm
• Addressing Myanmar Partnership Group, Secretary-General urges all parties to promote coexistence, inclusive elections, respect for human rights (SG/SM/17149, 29 September 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17149.doc.htm
• Lauding Myanmar’s exemplary resolve towards achieving peace and stability, Secretary-General says much more hard work lies ahead (SG/SM/16699, 24 April 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16699.doc.htm
• Myanmar “needs urgently to get back on track” – Zeid (25 February 2015): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2015/02/myanmar-needs-urgently-get-back-track-zeid
• Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on the abuse of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee (21 January 2015): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2015/01/comment-un-high-commissioner-human-rights-zeid-raad-al-hussein-abuse-special
• Secretary-General, at Partnership Group on Myanmar Meeting, says parliament’s role crucial as country takes measures on national reconciliation (SG/SM/16218, 26 September 2014): http://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sgsm16218.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, addressing Partnership Group on Myanmar, says country engaged in ‘defining phase’ of its history (SG/SM/15799, 25 April 2014): http://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sgsm15799.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, at ‘Group of Friends’ Meeting, hails Myanmar’s political reforms, encourages better ties between authorities, armed groups (SG/SM/15343, 26 September 2013): http://www.un.org/press/en/2013/sgsm15343.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes release of political prisoners in Myanmar (SG/SM/15181, 23 July 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15181.doc.htm
• Despite gains in Myanmar, Secretary-General tells Group of Friends, dangerous polarization, if not addressed, could provoke upheaval, undermine reform (SG/SM/15165, 10 July 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15165.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Hails Agreement between Myanmar Government, Kachin Independence Group as Significant Achievement towards National Reconciliation (SG/SM/15066, 31 May 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15066.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes agreement by parties in Myanmar to work towards lasting ceasefire (SG/SM/14867, 14 March 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm14867.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, welcoming accord on de-escalating conflict in Myanmar’s Kachin State, urges continuing efforts for genuine peace (SG/SM/14799, 7 February 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm14799.doc.htm
• Welcoming Myanmar Ceasefire, Secretary-General Urges Sustained Peace Effort (SG/SM/14773, 21 January 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm14773.doc.htm
• Interview with Vijay Nambiar, Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Myanmar (3 January 2013): http://www.un.org/apps/news/newsmakers.asp?NewsID=74
• Taking ‘serious note’ of reported air strikes in Myanmar, Secretary-General urges end to actions that could endanger civilians, intensify conflict (SG/SM/14750, 2 January 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sgsm14750.doc.htm
• Secretary-General outlines letter received from President of Myanmar pledging to deal with perpetrators of ‘senseless violence’ (SG/SM/14648, 16 November 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14648.doc.htm
• Secretary-General urges swift action by Myanmar Government to stop vigilante attacks in Northern Rakhine (SG/SM/14605, 25 October 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14605.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes new commission to probe causes of recent violence in Myanmar, condition of Muslim communities (SG/SM/14472, 17 August 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14472.doc.htm
• Introduction of Global Compact in Myanmar ‘Milestone’, says Secretary-General, describing country as ‘well placed to leap-frog up development ladder’ (SG/SM/14267-ECO/209, 1 May 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14267.doc.htm
• United Nations, Myanmar sign agreement for census-taking to help country’s people reap dividends of important exercise (SG/SM/14262, 30 April 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14262.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, in address, says Myanmar’s dramatic changes have inspired world; UN ready, as partner, to help country build new, better future for all its people (SG/SM/14263, 30 April 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14263.doc.htm
• Secretary-General congratulates people, government of Myanmar on holding peaceful, orderly parliamentary by-elections (SG/SM/14207, 2 April 2012):  http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14207.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes Myanmar’s release of political prisoners, notes preliminary peace accord with armed ethnic group (SG/SM/14057, 13 January 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14057.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes release of political prisoners in Myanmar (SG/SM/13876, 13 October 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13876.doc.htm
• Real Opportunities for progress exist in Myanmar, but government must step up reform efforts to bring about inclusive transition, says Secretary-General (SG/SM/13849, 27 September 2011):  http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13849.doc.htm
• Secretary-General ‘encouraged’ by 19 August Meeting in Myanmar between President U Thein Sein, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi (SG/SM/13752, 22 August 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2011/sgsm13752.doc.htm
• Welcoming Aung San Suu Kyi’s meeting with Myanmar Government Minister, Secretary-General encourages further contacts, dialogue (SG/SM/13720, 25 July 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13720.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, in meeting with Group of Friends on Myanmar, reiterates United Nations desire to help address country’s long-standing problems (SG/SM/13627, 8 June 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13627.doc.htm
• Noting announced transfer of power in Myanmar to new government, Secretary-General says it must be start of genuine departure from years of direct military rule (SG/SM/13486, 30 March 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13486.doc.htm
• Secretary-General notes Myanmar Parliament’s Election of new President (SG/SM/13389, 4 February 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13389.doc.htm
• Secretary-General conveys personal greetings in telephone call with Myanmar’s newly released Daw Aung San Suu Kyi (SG/SM/13254, 18 November 2010): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sgsm13254.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s freedom while regretting her exclusion from Myanmar Elections, urging further releases (SG/SM/13246, 15 November 2010): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sgsm13246.doc.htm
• Secretary-General says Myanmar authorities need to demonstrate credibility of elections, urges immediate release of remaining political prisoners (SG/SM/13238, 8 November 2010): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sgsm13238.doc.htm
• Secretary-General notes announcement Elections to be held in Myanmar 7 November, strongly urges release of all remaining political prisoners without delay (SG/SM/13058, 13 August 2010): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sgsm13058.doc.htm
• Secretary-General calls for all-inclusive political process in Myanmar (SG/SM/12783, 10 March 2010): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sgsm12783.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes release of political prisoner in Myanmar (SG/SM/12746, 16 February 2010): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sgsm12746.doc.htm
• Secretary-General reiterates expectations in meeting with Myanmar Prime Minister (SG/SM/12501, 28 September 2009): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2009/sgsm12501.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, in statement to media following meeting on Myanmar, calls for prisoners’ release, reconciliation, human rights (SG/SM/12483, 23 September 2009): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2009/sgsm12483.doc.htm
• Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence (12 August 2009): http://newsarchive.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=32
• Myanmar trip important, says Secretary-General, not for what he brought back, but for what he left behind; now up to leaders to act in interest of country (SG/SM/12362-SC/9705, 13 July 2009): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2009/sgsm12362.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, quoting predecessor U Thant, says Myanmar government has missed ‘unique opportunity’ to match country’s early commitment to human rights (SG/SM/12351, 6 July 2009): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2009/sgsm12351.doc.htm
• Secretary-General gravely concerned over criminal charges against Aung San Suu Kyi (SG/SM/12244, 14 May 2009): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2009/sgsm12244.doc.htm

Further Information

• Rohingya refugee crisis explained in 90 seconds (UNOCHA Video):
  http://bit.ly/2xKzMtB
• Myanmar Special Envoy Calls for Accountability and Inclusive Dialogue to Foster National Reconciliation (DPA Politically Speaking, 25 October 2018): https://dppa-ps.atavist.com/myanmar-special-envoy-calls-for-accountability-and-inclusive-dialogue-to-foster-national-reconciliation
• “We have to help generate and create a shared vision around the future of Rakhine State”: Interview with Dr. Emma Leslie, Executive Director of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (DPA Politically Speaking, September 14, 2018): https://dppa-ps.atavist.com/we-have-to-help-generate-and-create-a-shared-vision-around-the-future-of-rakhine-state

Non-UN Sources

• The Humanitarian (formerly “IRIN News”) – Myanmar
  http://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/asia/myanmar
• Security Council Report – Myanmar
  http://www.securitycouncilreport.org/myanmar/