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<p>Despite considerable progress towards improving the rule of law in Burma in recent
years, we remain deeply concerned about ongoing human rights violations by the military
in Burma. These include violations of civil and political rights, conflict-related
violations including sexual violence, and widespread and systematic discrimination
against Muslims in Rakhine State. I raised concerns with the Burmese authorities about
a range of human rights issues when I visited in November with a focus on conflict
related sexual abuses and Rakhine. The Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member
for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Mr Johnson) made representations at the highest levels
to both the civilian and military administration when he visited in January. In addition
to political advocacy, the UK co-sponsored a Resolution at the Human Rights Council
in March raising international concerns and mandating a UN Fact Finding Mission to
look into the recent reports of widespread human rights violations in Rakhine State.
We also fund project work through NGOs in Burma that provide practical support to
promote human rights on the ground.</p>
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