30 January 2012
GENEVA – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tomás Ojea Quintana, will undertake a mission to Myanmar, from 31 January to 5 February, at the invitation of the Government.
“We are all witnessing significant developments in Myanmar and this mission will take place at an important moment in the country’s history,” he said. “My main objective is to assess the country’s human rights situation in light of these developments and as a follow-up to my last mission in August 2011.”
During his six-day visit, the independent expert, designated by the UN Human Rights Council to monitor and report on the situation in Myanmar, will meet with Government ministers, members of Parliament, the recently-established National Human Rights Commission and various other relevant stakeholders.
On 5 February, at the end of his mission, Mr. Ojea Quintana will present preliminary observations at a press conference in Yangon, with further details to follow. His full report on the visit will be presented to the upcoming 19th session of the Human Rights Council.
