UN Human Rights Council Study Team “Sanctions on Myanmar Military Companies” September 18, 4:44
A study team set up by the United Nations Human Rights Council said that the profits of affiliated companies in the Myanmar army were funding military activities that violated the human rights of the minority Rohingya people. Called on countries to impose sanctions. The Myanmar government responded that there were doubts about the independence and neutrality of the study team.
The UN Human Rights Council held in Switzerland discussed a report submitted by a study team that had been investigating the issue of persecution of Minority Rohingya people in Myanmar on the 17th.
According to the report, military related companies such as those owned by Myanmar military executives are specifically mentioned, and they are engaged in a wide range of economic activities such as construction, finance, and travel. It also points to funding for military activities that violate human rights.
The study team said last month that many companies had announced that they would cease business with the Myanmar army after issuing this report, and "sanctions should be imposed on military-related companies. I want you to invest in areas where the military is not involved. "
On the other hand, the Myanmar government strongly repelled, “It is a report to isolate Myanmar economically,” after questioning the independence and neutrality of the study team.