Episode: KPN 04-08-2026

UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution condemning abuses against Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a resolution condemning human rights violations against the Rohingya and other ethnic minorities in Myanmar, calling for accountability, unhindered humanitarian access, and conditions that would allow Rohingya refugees to return to Myanmar voluntarily, safely, and with dignity.

The resolution, A/HRC/62/L.20, titled “Situation of Human Rights of the Rohingya and Other Minorities in Myanmar,” was adopted without a vote on July 6 during the Council’s 62nd Regular Session in Geneva, according to the UN Human Rights Council.

Resolution Follows UN Human Rights Report

The resolution was adopted after the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights presented a report on the human rights situation in Myanmar during the Council’s session, held from June 15 to July 8.

The draft resolution, submitted by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), calls for effective investigations into the root causes of serious human rights violations committed against the Rohingya and other ethnic minorities.

It also urges the creation of conditions that would enable Rohingya refugees currently living in Bangladesh to return to Myanmar voluntarily, safely, and with dignity.

OIC Calls for Accountability and Justice

According to the resolution, accountability remains essential to addressing decades of abuses against ethnic minorities in Myanmar.

The OIC stressed the importance of investigating violations, ensuring justice for victims, and addressing the structural causes of discrimination and displacement affecting the Rohingya community.

UK Welcomes UN Resolution

The United Kingdom welcomed the adoption of Resolution L.20, stating that it accurately reflects the human rights situation in Myanmar.

In a statement, the UK Mission in Myanmar said the British government considers the Myanmar military primarily responsible for systematic human rights violations committed against the Rohingya and other civilians.

The UK said it supports the Human Rights Council’s condemnation of abuses committed by the military and other armed groups, welcomes the Council’s emphasis on international accountability mechanisms, and reiterated its call for unrestricted humanitarian access to affected communities across Myanmar.

Myanmar Junta Rejects Resolution

Myanmar’s military authorities rejected the resolution shortly after its adoption.

In a statement issued by the junta’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the military administration said it was disappointed that the resolution had been adopted without the participation of the concerned country.

The junta also claimed that the report contained “extreme views” and “unfounded allegations” that, according to its statement, do not accurately reflect conditions on the ground.

OIC Thanks Supporting States

Following the adoption of the resolution, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation expressed appreciation to member states and other countries that supported the resolution or maintained what it described as a constructive and impartial position during negotiations.

The OIC reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing international efforts aimed at ensuring accountability, protecting the rights of the Rohingya, and advancing a durable solution to the crisis.

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