Nay Pyi Taw, 25 Oct-The President Office of the
Republic of the Union of Myanmar issued a statement (1/2012) dated
25-10-2012. The translation of the statement is as follows:
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
President Office
Statement No.(1/2012)
25 October, 2012
10th Waxing of Thadingyut 1374 ME
Statement with regard to conflict in
Rakhine State
President Office
Statement No.(1/2012)
25 October, 2012
10th Waxing of Thadingyut 1374 ME
Statement with regard to conflict in
Rakhine State
1. In consequences of crimes in May and June, 2012,
there occurred riots and arsons between groups of raging peoples,
killing 50, wounding 54 and burning down 2230 houses and 14 religious
buildings till 14 June. The incident also left 61,462 people homeless
forcing victims to take shelter at relief camps.
2. To bring an quick end to those riots, Rakhine
State government issued Article 144 of the Criminal Code of Law in some
townships in Rakhine State, the President declared state of emergency by
issuing ordinance in conformity with the constitution and the
government in cooperation with local people as well as Myanmar Police
Force and Tatmadaw took measures to restore the rule of law and
community peace and tranquility and as a result, stability could be
restored in short period. The state of emergency was declared under the
law with the approval of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.
3. Some international organizations made criticism of
the case, describing it as the abuse of human rights and even presented
to the United Nations, making the Myanmar government to defend against
those criticisms through every possible mean. At the same time, the
government had to make efforts to acquire humanitarian aids for
temporarily sheltering, provision of food and health care and
rehabilitation of victims.
4. Again, riots erupted in Kyaukpyu, Minbya, Myebon
and MraukU townships unexpectedly in Rakhine State, leaving 12 dead, 50
wounded, 1948 houses and eight religious buildings in ashes with
substantial numbers of homeless people till 24 October, 2012.
5. Now is the time when Myanmar has achieved the
support and international recognition of its drive for smooth transition
in democratization process within the short period of time and when
international community is watching ongoing progress in Myanmar with
interest.
6. As rio ts and violence occurred again have a great
impact on the national integrity and interest, effective measures will
be taken for rule of law and community peace and tranquility with the
collaborative efforts of Myanmar Police Force, Tatmadaw and local
people. As it is learnt that there are persons and organizations who are
conducting manipulation in the incidents in Rakhine State behind the
scene, it is announced that they will be exposed and legal actions will
be taken against them.
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