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Statement by Myanmar Delegation
Permanent Mission of Myanmar
Agenda item. 5 After violence breaks out — essential measures
for
resolution, protection and security
at the Seventh Session of the Forum on Minority Issues
Geneva, 26 November 2014
Mr. Chair,
My delegation would like to make a few comments on the draft
recommendations for post-violence situations.
The recommendation contained in para 71 should highlight
that the work of humanitarian actors be guided by the
principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and
independence.
In connection with para 78, we should be mindful that a
fundamental principle of international law requires that
national remedies have to be exhausted before resorting to
international mechanisms like establishing the UN
commissions of inquiry.
Taking this opportunity, my delegation would like to highlight
the role of the international community in the aftermath of
violence. [It is vital and necessary for the international