Burma: Investigate New Killings of Rohingya

Ensure Aid and Media Access, Prosecute Abusive Security Forces 

 

 “The Burmese authorities need to promptly and transparently investigate this deadly violence, prosecute those responsible, and ensure aid gets to those in need. Official discrimination against the Rohingya population and impunity for past abuses has created a fertile ground for new atrocities to take place.” 

 

Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director

UN urges Myanmar to probe Rohingya killings

A Rohingya Muslim woman is seen crying on an intercepted boat trying to flee a deadly hate campaign in Myanmar. (file photo)

Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:39PM

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The United Nations has urged Myanmar to investigate recent killings of Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine state.

Burma violence: UN calls for Rohingya deaths inquiry

The attacks were said to have taken place near the town of Maungdaw

 

The UN human rights chief has called on Burma to investigate reports that dozens of Rohingya Muslims have been killed in attacks by Buddhists in Rakhine state.