Situation of human rights in Myanmar : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2004
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SymbolA/RES/59/263
TitleSituation of human rights in Myanmar : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
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Summary
Expresses its grave concern at: (a) the ongoing systematic violation of the human rights, including civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, of the people of Myanmar; (b) the events of 30 May 2003 and the continuing detention and house arrest of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and members of the National League for Democracy; (c) the fact that the Myanmar authorities have yet to implement recommendations contained in the aforementioned resolutions adopted by the General Assembly and the Commission on Human Rights; (d) the fact that the Myanmar authorities have not permitted the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Myanmar to visit for over 6 months, or the Special Rapporteur to visit for almost 12 months, despite repeated requests; requests the Secretary-General: (a) to continue to provide his good offices and to pursue his discussions on the situation of human rights and the restoration of democracy with the Government and people of Myanmar, including all relevant parties to the national reconciliation process in Myanmar; (b) to give all necessary assistance to enable his Special Envoy and the Special Rapporteur to discharge their mandate fully and effectively; (c) to report to the General Assembly at its 60th session and to the Commission on Human Rights at its 61st session on the progress made in the implementation of the present resolution; decides to continue the consideration of this question at its 60th session.
Action note2004-12-23
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 76th plenary meeting
DraftA/C.3/59/L.49
Committee reportA/59/503/Add.3
Meeting record
A/59/PV.76
Agenda information
A/59/251 105c Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives. HUMAN RIGHTS--REPORTS
A/59/251 105c[5] HUMAN RIGHTS--MYANMAR
A/59/251 105c[5] HUMAN RIGHTS--MYANMAR
Date[New York] : UN, 17 Mar. 2005
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4 p.
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Issued in GAOR, 59th sess., Suppl. no. 49.