Investigation Commission invites those in affected communities to give factual information

December 9, 2016

Investigation Commission has been formed to probe into the violent attacks in Rakhine.

Following the full text of the press release.

Following the formation of Investigation Commission by the notification 89/2016 of the President Office on 1 December 2016, Commission members held its first meeting on 8th December 2016, headed by the Vice President 1 U Myint Swe as its chair.

The Commission is mindful of the heavy burden of responsibility placed on its members and the right timeframe to undertake its responsibility including the causes of the attacks, deaths, injuries, destruction and other damages; documentation of measures taken to establish stability and rule of law; verification of allegations during the clearance operations; status of guarantee for security and human rights of the people and the situation humanitarian aid as well as provide recommendations for conflict prevention and measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.

Commission members are committed to conducting its work in an open and transparent manner and in accordance with national and international norms. The Commission looks forward to collaborating with relevant national and local actors and individuals including affected communities to uncover factual information that will contribute to designing measures to avoid incidents and conflict in the future. In this regards, the Commission will spare no effort in undertaking its responsibility.

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar