A/HRC/RES/16/24
Reaffirming that it is the responsibility of the Government of Myanmar to ensure the
full enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms of the entire population of the
country, as stated in the Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other
applicable human rights instruments,
Particularly concerned by the restrictions imposed on the representatives of the
National League for Democracy and other political parties and other relevant stakeholders,
including a number of ethnic groups, thus preventing a genuine process of dialogue,
national reconciliation and transition to democracy,
Noting the stated intention of the Government of Myanmar to implement a
democratic transitional process and, desirous of seeing the full restoration of democracy
and full enjoyment of human rights for all, underlining the importance of its prompt
implementation,
Noting also that free, fair, transparent and inclusive elections must be the
cornerstone of any democratic reform process, regretting that the 2010 general elections
represent a missed opportunity in this regard, and noting in particular in this respect the
restrictions imposed by the electoral laws as enacted and implemented by the Government
and the lack of independence of the electoral commission, and also expressing concern at
the failure of the electoral commission to follow up on complaints about the electoral
process, including voting procedures,
Taking note of the participation by the Government of Myanmar in the universal
periodic review in January 2011 as the State under review, acknowledging in this regard its
support for certain recommendations, expressing hope for the due consideration and
acceptance of as many pending recommendations as possible and for the implementation in
practice of the many important recommendations that were rejected,
Noting with serious concern that the grave human rights situation in Myanmar forces
thousands of people to seek refuge in neighbouring countries,
1.
Strongly condemns the ongoing systematic violations of human rights and
fundamental freedoms of the people of Myanmar;
2.
Urges the Government of Myanmar to begin an inclusive post-election
process of national reconciliation for a credible transition to democracy, including through
meaningful dialogue and the participation of representatives of all groups in the political
life of the country, within the framework of a transition to a civilian, legitimate and
accountable system of government, based on the rule of law and respect for human rights
and fundamental freedoms, and to these ends to take immediate measures to engage in a
meaningful and substantive dialogue through all channels with all opposition parties,
political, ethnic and civil society groups and actors, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi;
3.
Welcomes the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi following the most recent
period of her arbitrary house arrest, and noting that her release is unconditional, calls on the
Government of Myanmar to guarantee the full enjoyment of all human rights, including
civil and political rights, and fundamental freedoms, for all people in Myanmar, including
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in particular with regard to unrestricted movement in and outside
the country and unrestricted contact with all domestic stakeholders;
4.
Calls on the Government of Myanmar to protect the physical safety of all
people in Myanmar, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in a manner that is consistent with
respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms;
5.
Calls upon the Government to recognize the pre-election registration status of
all political parties, including the National League for Democracy, and to lift all restrictions
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