Recommendations
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
EXPAND protective spaces in the refugee camps, including safe houses, for at-risk Rohingya
refugees and improve conditions, security measures, and access to essential goods and services
in these spaces.
IMPROVE protection response mechanisms to minimize delays in facilitating access to critical
information and effective protections for at-risk Rohingya refugees.
COORDINATE with refugee-receiving countries to increase resettlement numbers for Rohingya
refugees, especially those at risk.
PREVENT the forced return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, where they face ongoing genocide
and persecution. Ensure any future discussions about potential returns include the meaningful
participation of Rohingya refugees and that returns are not facilitated until such time that
returns are safe, dignified, and voluntary in accordance with international standards.
To United Nations Member States
SUPPORT international accountability mechanisms and initiatives to hold perpetrators of mass
atrocity crimes in Myanmar accountable, including the Independent Investigative Mechanism
for Myanmar.
REFER the situation in Myanmar to the International Criminal Court through the U.N. Security
Council or via Article 14 of the Rome Statute. Alternatively, establish an ad hoc international
criminal tribunal to investigate and prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
IMPOSE bilateral sanctions on Myanmar-based entities involved in supplying the military with
aviation fuel and impose bans on the supply of aviation fuel that can be used by the military for
military assets attacking civilians.
RECOGNIZE the National Unity Government as the legitimate Government of Myanmar.
Continue to support the National Unity Government’s existing credentials at the United Nations
and other international organizations.
SUPPORT the mandate and recommendations of the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the situation of
human rights in Myanmar.
ACKNOWLEDGE, through formal determinations, the Rohingya genocide and other international
crimes perpetrated in Myanmar, including war crimes and crimes against humanity since the
coup of February 1, 2021.
To the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
ACCEPT Rohingya refugees fleeing attacks by the Myanmar junta and non-state actors in
Bangladesh and provide support and protection in accordance with international standards.
REFRAIN from providing any legitimacy to the Myanmar military junta, including through
invitations to Association of Southeast Asian Nations meetings and summits.
IMPOSE targeted sanctions prohibiting investment in Myanmar military-controlled enterprises,
weapons or dual-use technology transfers, and the transfer and sale of jet fuel, and support
efforts to prevent the transfer of payments to the military junta, including payments related to
natural gas sales.
ACKNOWLEDGE the National Unity Government as the sovereign representative of the people
of Myanmar and engage it directly.