Amidst the ongoing fighting in Rakhine state today, U Aung Kyaw Moe, Deputy Human Rights Minister of the National Unity Government NUG, added that the Muslim armed groups cooperating with the Military Council, including the Military Council and the Arakan Army, are violating the human rights of Muslims in Rakhine.
“What we always hear here is that what we hear from the escaped Rohingyas is that the violation of human rights is not committed by the multi-armed military council alone, but also by the army. On the other hand, RSO, Rohingya armed organizations such as ARSA have also committed crimes,” Deputy Minister Aung Kyaw Moe said.
The Deputy Minister said that it is known from the statements of Muslims who have escaped that Muslims are suffering human rights violations amid the internal fighting in Rakhine. Another thing is that although the battles are not smooth, He added that there is a need to respect international humanitarian law with minimal damage.
“Every time we interact with our revolutionary partners and allies, The importance of international humanitarian law We often talk about positions that must be respected. When there are wars, it’s not smooth sailing. damages, There are damages. But how to minimize the damage? The most important thing here is to protect civilians regardless of race and ethnicity. All groups participating in the fight have a mandatory obligation to follow,” said the deputy minister.
In order to capture all of Rakhine State, the Arakan Army is attacking the military council troops. Currently, North U, you plate Stone forest Brahmin Island hermit mountain gourd mountain The city of Myap and Rumbre has been occupied.
On the side of the military council, the army, water In addition to defending with air forces, Muslim civilians were forcibly recruited and used as human shields on the front lines. After that, they joined forces with ARA, RSO, and ARA group, which are armed Muslim militants, and fought against the Araka Army.
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