Press Release: “An Important Time In Myanmar’s History” – UNHR Visit

By OHCHRTuesday, 31 January 2012 10:07

“An Important Time In Myanmar’s History” – UNHR Visit

Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 12:43 pmPress Release: OHCHR

30 January 2012 GENEVA – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights inMyanmar, Tomás Ojea Quintana, will undertake a mission to Myanmar, from 31 January to 5February, at the invitation of the Government. “We are all witnessing significant developments in Myanmar and this mission will take place atan important moment in the country’s history,” he said. “My main objective is to assess thecountry’s human rights situation in light of these developments and as a follow-up to my lastmission in August 2011.” During his six-day visit, the independent expert, designated by the UN Human Rights Council tomonitor and report on the situation in Myanmar, will meet with Government ministers, membersof Parliament, the recently-established National Human Rights Commission and various otherrelevant stakeholders. On 5 February, at the end of his mission, Mr. Ojea Quintana will present preliminaryobservations at a

press conference

in Yangon, with further details to follow. His full report onthe visit will be presented to the upcoming 19th session of the Human Rights Council.# # # #

Mr. Tomás Ojea Quintana (Argentina) was appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council in May 2008. As Special Rapporteur, he is independent from any government or organization and serves in his individual capacity.For additional information on the mandate of the Special Rapporteur, please visit: http://www2.ohchr.org/english/countries/mm/mandate/index.htm