A License to Torture ?
Chapter 4
Recommendations
To the United Nations and International Community
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Refer the situation of Myanmar to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Take concrete, and effective and coordinated actions to bring an end to atrocities
and mass violations in Myanmar immediately by cutting flow of arms, aviation
fuel and money into Myanmar and denying the Myanmar military legitimacy, and
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Take immediate actions to ensure the human safety without deprivation of
prisoner’s rights in prison through any possible mechanisms and avenues.
To the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
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Unequivocally denounce all atrocities and human rights violation including torture
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Revise and reframe the Five Point Consensus
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Revise and strengthen the mandate of ASEAN Special Envoy to ensure that the
Special Envoy engages all stakeholders to address humanitarian and human
rights situation in Myanmar, and that the Special Envoy demands security and
safety for political prisoners in accordance with international standards.
To National Unity Government
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Fully cooperate with the Prosecutor Office of the International Criminal Court
(ICC) and the UN Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM),
the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, the other
relevant thematic rapporteurs and the Office of the High Commissioner for
Human Rights (OHCHR).
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Demand international community to conduct an independent, meaningful
investigation of torture inside prisons, as well as the inclusion of justice for torture
victims in international advocacy efforts.
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As part of transitional justice policy, establish a sustainable psychological
wellbeing and rehabilitation policy for torture survivors and their families.
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