UN extends probe into Myanmar violence
The UN fact-finding mission had earlier asked for more time, lamenting a lack of access to the country. The decision gives them until September 2018 to present their final report.
A boy is pulled to safety as Rohingya refugees scuffle while queueing for aid at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on September 26, 2017.
The UN decided Friday to extend an investigation into abuses committed in Myanmar, especially in Rakhine state, where violence has forced half a million Rohingya Muslims to flee.
The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution tabled by the European Union calling for the international fact-finding mission to be given another six months.
Several countries distanced themselves from the resolution, including China, but none demanded a vote in the 47-member council, and the measure was adopted by consensus.
The council set up the mission in March to investigate possible violations across Myanmar, with a particular focus on alleged crimes against Rohingya in Rakhine state.
Earlier this month, the UN fact-finding mission asked for more time, lamenting a lack of access to the country. Friday’s decision gives them until September 2018 to present their final report.
TRT World's Kerry Alexandra reports.
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