Myanmar opposes discussions and resolutions targeting a single country at UN Human Rights Council, stating they hinder constructive dialogue and cooperation

■ Repatriation process for displaced persons from northern Rakhine State delayed due to attacks by AA group, it is said. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on July 9 that Myanmar consistently opposes discussions and the submission of draft resolutions that target a single country at the UN Human Rights Council, as they do not contribute to constructive dialogue and cooperation. According to the ministry's statement, during the 62nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council held in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 15 to July 8, 2026, discussions concerning Myanmar were held in contravention of the principles of constructive dialogue and cooperation. During the session, on June 29, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights submitted a report concerning Myanmar, and on July 6, a draft resolution concerning Myanmar submitted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was adopted without the participation of Myanmar. The ministry's statement noted that the High Commissioner's report repeatedly presented the same facts and figures as the report submitted by the so-called Special Rapporteur during previous Human Rights Council sessions. It expressed disappointment that the report contained only extreme views and baseless allegations, failing to adequately reflect the actual situation on the ground in Myanmar. Furthermore, the statement indicated that the draft resolution submitted by the OIC, as well as various resolutions adopted in previous Human Rights Council sessions, failed to identify the root cause of the displacement that occurred in northern Rakhine State in 2016 and 2017. This failure demonstrates a lack of genuine intent to meaningfully cooperate in resolving the issue of displaced persons. The statement also pointed out that the baseless allegations concerning security forces and hate speech mentioned in the draft resolution are vastly different from the reality on the ground. The ministry reiterated its genuine political will to accept displaced persons whose screening has been completed, in accordance with bilateral agreements, once security and stability are restored in northern Rakhine State. To facilitate the acceptance of repatriated individuals whose screening is complete, Myanmar is reviewing the population lists provided by Bangladesh and sending them to Bangladesh monthly. In fact, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the current delay in the repatriation process is solely due to attacks by the terrorist group AA. The statement also mentioned that Myanmar has held free and fair multi-party democratic general elections, leading to the formation of national parliaments and an elected government in accordance with the will of the people. Additionally, the President designated the period from April 20 to July 31, 2026, as the 100-day implementation period for the Union government, and during this period, all ethnic armed organizations (EAOs), both signatories and non-signatories to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), were invited to peace talks. Furthermore, members of the PDF (People's Defence Force) have also been invited to return within the legal framework. Due to these continuous invitations, over 4,000 individuals, including PDF members and some ethnic armed organizations, have returned within the legal framework to date, the statement reported. The Union government will continue to work tirelessly for the stability and development of the nation through a Myanmar-led, Myanmar-owned process. While undertaking these efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its consistent opposition to discussions and the submission of draft resolutions targeting a single country at the UN Human Rights Council, as they do not contribute to constructive dialogue and cooperation. Therefore, Myanmar has unequivocally and unconditionally rejected the draft resolution submitted by the OIC, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude to friendly nations that have maintained a fair stance during the discussions.