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Situation in Rakhine extremely concerning: UN

| Updated: April 27, 2018 21:49:40


Situation in Rakhine extremely concerning: UN

The United Nations said the situation in Rakhine State of Myanmar remains extremely concerning.

Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric came up with the statement at a in a regular briefing at the UN headquarters on Thursday.

The spokesman made the remarks quoting their humanitarian colleagues working in the area, according to UN website.

"There are continued reports of departures from northern Rakhine, and some reports of threats and extortion against Muslim communities," he said.

The Spokesman said demolishing of burned or abandoned villages remains evident, and the movement restrictions placed on Rohingya communities remain in place, including for those trapped in camps for the last six years in central Rakhine.

"There is a population of around 500,000 Rohingya still living in Rakhine who face continued discrimination and nationalisation," he said.

The UN Spokesman said severe restrictions on their freedom of movement persist, grossly restricting their access to health care, education and livelihoods.

"Therefore, our humanitarian colleagues stress that refugees from Bangladesh cannot be expected to safely, voluntarily and sustainably return."

He said the United Nations stands ready to work with the government of Myanmar in implementing the recommendations of the Rakhine Advisory Commission.

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