1 Check against delivery 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 community to understand the root causes, sensitivity, historical background and complexity of violence.] Taking actions without having sufficient knowledge of the violence can only be counter-productive and make a situation unredeemable.  For instance, when the inter-communal violence broke out in Raithine State two years ago, it was incorrectly portrayed as if the attacks and discrimination were made against one community by the other. In fact, the incident was triggered by ugly crimes and both communities suffered. Myanmar is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural country. The