Situation of human rights in Myanmar A/RES/72/248 4. Encourages further cooperation between Myanmar and Bangladesh to address all relevant aspects of the crisis, including the expedited, safe and voluntary return of refugees, as well as full cooperation with the United Nations and its funds, programmes and agencies; 5. Encourages the international community to (a) assist Bangladesh in providing humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya refugees and forcibly displaced persons until such time as they are voluntarily repatriated to Myanmar in safety and dignity; and (b) assist Myanmar in the provision of humanitarian assistance to affected persons of all communities who have been internally displaced within Rakhine State; 6. Recognizes with appreciation the assistance and support of the international community, including regional organizations and Myanmar ’s neighbouring countries, and encourages support for the Government of Myanmar in the fulfilment of its international human rights obligations and commitments, the implementation of its democratic transition process and its economic and social development and its efforts towards a sustainable peace, as well as its national reconciliation process involving all relevant stakeholders; 7. Encourages further efforts to promote intercommunal and interfaith dialogue to de-escalate tension and foster peaceful coexistence among all eth nic and religious groups; 8. Stresses that the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion or belief applies equally to all persons, regardless of their religion or belief and without any discrimination as to their equal protection under the law; 9. Takes note of those developments in Myanmar that contribute positively towards political and economic reform, democratization, national reconciliation, good governance and the rule of law, and of the efforts made to promote and protect human rights and combat corruption, and urges the Government of Myanmar to take further steps to address outstanding concerns, in particular those reflected in the present resolution; 10. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide his good offices and to pursue his discussions relating to Myanmar, involving all relevant stakeholders and including the concerns addressed herein, and in this regard to appoint a special envoy on Myanmar and to offer assistance to the Government of Myanmar; 11. Decides to remain seized of the matter, inter alia, on the basis of the reports of the Secretary-General, the fact-finding mission and the Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights Council and the special envoy on Myanmar. 76th plenary meeting 24 December 2017 17-23338 5/5