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<p>The UK is clear that there must be accountability for the atrocities committed
in Myanmar. We condemn the continuing grave human rights violations by the Myanmar
Armed Forces, as well as historic atrocities against the Rohingya. The UK is supportive,
in principle, of any attempts to bring these issues before the International Criminal
Court (ICC) where they can be scrutinised.</p><p>However, with regards to a referral
by the UN Security Council, our assessment remains that there is insufficient support
amongst Security Council members for a referral at this time. It will not advance
the cause of accountability for an ICC referral to fail to win Security Council support
or to be vetoed; such a result would only give comfort to the Myanmar Armed Forces
and reduce the pressure they currently face.</p>
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