News Story: Kofi Annan expresses deep concern over recent violence in Myanmar

Kofi Annan (Image: Wiki Commons)

YANGON, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Kofi Annan, who is chair of the Myanmar-government-appointed Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, expressed deep concern Wednesday over the recent violence in Maungtaw of the state, which he warned is plunging into a renewed instability and creating new displacement.

In his statement over the situation, Annan, who was also former UN Secretary-General, called on all communities to renounce violence, urging the security services to act in full compliance with the rule of law.

"Recent events have reinforced the urgency of tackling these challenges in order to find viable solution in the interest of all the people in the state," he said.

"The interest of the people of Rakhine is best served through inclusive dialogue by the promotion of mutual respect and cooperation and by providing local communities with opportunities to live their lives in dignity and to achieve their legitimate aspiration," he said.

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