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21 Jun 2016

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International Commission of Jurists

Myanmar: Intl. Commission of Jurists’ 14 recommendations to new govt. include respect for human rights in investment & trade zones

"Myanmar: new government must prioritize rule of law and respect for human rights"

Myanmar’s new government, led by the National League for Democracy of Aung San Suu Kyi, must establish a clear plan for strengthening the rule of law and protection of human rights, said the ICJ…as it released its 14 General Recommendations to the new Government and Parliament.

“The NLD has a tremendous opportunity and obligation to reverse years of official rejection and neglect of the rights of the people of Myanmar,” said Sam Zarifi, ICJ’s Asia Director.

Among the key recommendations of the ICJ [is]…improving the Government’s ability to monitor and regulate the conduct of businesses and their impact on the rights and well-being of people…