Statement on the Non-Recognition and Dissolution of the Military Council’s National Human Rights Commission of Myanmar

Date : 13 February 2025
1. The National Human Rights Commission of Myanmar, established by the terrorist military council after unlawfully seizing state power, is neither an independent nor credible institution. It does not align with the Paris Principles and operates solely in accordance with the terrorist military council’s interests. Furthermore, the Commission has failed to stand with or advocate for the people suffering from human rights violations, choosing instead to remain silent on the military council’s international crimes.
2. The newly reconstituted National Human Rights Commission of Myanmar on January 31, 2025, consists largely of former members who had previously acted in line with the military council’s directives. As such, it is not an independent or impartial body. The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) has also determined that the Commission does not meet the Paris Principles and, as a result, officially revoked Myanmar Commission’s membership and recognition on December 31,2024.
3. In light of this, the National Unity Government (NUG) does not recognize and hereby dissolves the military council’s National Human Rights Commission of Myanmar.
4. The NUG urges international governments and organizations not to recognize, engage with, or invite the terrorist military council’s Commission to meetings or discussions.
National Unity Government
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