UN INQUIRY INTO ROHINGYA CRISIS IN BURMA

Early day motion 884, tabled 26 January 2017 by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 58 members.

That this House expresses deep concern at ongoing human rights violations being committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese Army and security forces, including rape, executions, torture, mass arrests and the burning of villages; further expresses concern that lifesaving aid is being blocked to more than 100,000 displaced Rohingya; notes that the government and military are denying human rights violations are taking place; agrees with the conclusion of the Government that the interim report of the investigation commission established by the Government of Burma is not credible; calls therefore on the Government to support a genuinely independent UN Commission of Inquiry into the totality of the situation in Rakhine State; and further requests that the Government asks the UN Secretary General to personally go to Burma to lead negotiations to allow unfettered humanitarian aid access.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Scottish National Party 16, Conservative 5, Labour/Co-operative 4, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.