Rohingya Muslims pass time near their shelter at a refugee camp outside Sittwe June 4, 2014.
United Nations:
A top UN emergency relief coordinator says she witnessed the worst human suffering she has ever seen in camps for stateless Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.
Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Kyung-wha Kang told reporters on Tuesday that because of severe restrictions on their freedom of movement both in camps and isolated villages, many Muslims can't rebuild their lives in violence torn-Rakhine State. She said they have "wholly inadequate access to basic services including health, education, water and sanitation."
Kang visited Myanmar last week to assess the humanitarian challenges. She said authorities argue the camps must restrict free movement for security reasons.
But Kang said freedom of movement is a basic human right. She said the UN has urged authorities to expand freedom of movement for Muslims, even with security considerations.
Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Kyung-wha Kang told reporters on Tuesday that because of severe restrictions on their freedom of movement both in camps and isolated villages, many Muslims can't rebuild their lives in violence torn-Rakhine State. She said they have "wholly inadequate access to basic services including health, education, water and sanitation."
Kang visited Myanmar last week to assess the humanitarian challenges. She said authorities argue the camps must restrict free movement for security reasons.
But Kang said freedom of movement is a basic human right. She said the UN has urged authorities to expand freedom of movement for Muslims, even with security considerations.
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