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GENEVA Mar 17 : – United Nations Special Rapporteur Christof Heyns will visit India from 19 to 30 March 2012, in what will be the first fact-finding mission to the country by an independent expert charged by the UN Human Rights Council to examine situations of extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions.
“My upcoming mission represents a unique opportunity to assess the situation of extrajudicial executions in India, and the efforts undertaken to prevent them and ensure accountability in such cases,” he said. “It shall give me the opportunity to gather lessons learned in relation to matters concerning my mandate.”
The Special Rapporteur will also examine the legislative framework applied in India vis-a-vis the issues encompassed by his mandate.
On the basis of his analysis, Mr. Heyns will make recommendations to assist the country in exploring avenues to strengthen the protection of the right to life.
During his twelve-day mission, the expert will visit New Delhi and a number of States to meet with several high-ranking officials at Union and State levels, as well as various academics, international and local non-governmental organizations and UN agencies.
Mr. Heyns will hold a press conference on Friday, 30 March, at 3:30 pm, at the UN Conference Hall (55 Lodi Estate, New Delhi), where he will share his preliminary comments and recommendations. His report on the visit will be presented in a forthcoming session of the UN Human Rights Council in 2013.
The Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Christof Heyns (South Africa), is a director of the Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa and Professor of Human Rights Law at the University of Pretoria, where he has also directed the Centre for Human Rights, and has engaged in wide-reaching initiatives on human rights in Africa.
He has advised a number of international, regional and national entities on human rights issues. Mr. Heyns’ research interests include international human rights law and human rights law in Africa.

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The 17th National Level Meeting between India and Myanmar concluded at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar last week. The Indian delegation was
led by Shri R.K. Singh, Home Secretary and the Myanmar delegation was led by Brig. Gen. Kyaw Zan Myint, Deputy Union Minister,
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Recalling the traditionally close relationship between
India and Myanmar, the leaders of India and Myanmar delegation expressed commitment to further strengthen the cooperation between
the two countries in economic and developmental areas, closer people to people contact and maintaining peace and tranquillity on the
border.

In the delegation level meeting, Home Secretary gave an overview of the main areas of concern to India and expressed hope that these
could be discussed in the spirit of trust and friendship between India and Myanmar. Both sides discussed in detail security related issues
like presence of Indian Insurgent Groups (IIGs) along Indo-Myanmar border, exchange of intelligence information and arms smuggling.
The leader of Indian delegation mentioned about IIGs camps and training facilities in Myanmar and sought Myanmar’s cooperation in
dealing with the IIG’s activities. Home Secretary especially mentioned that Indian Insurgent Groups are planning large scale disturbances
in the forthcoming elections in 2012 in Manipur. The leader of Myanmar delegation assured that Myanmar would never allow insurgents
to use its territory to engage in any hostile activities against its neighbour India.

The two sides agreed to maintain closer interaction between the nodal points and respective commanding officers of border guarding
forces of the two countries for sharing real time intelligence. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the meetings of the Border Liaison
Offices (BLOs) at DC/SP level at Moreh/Tamu and Zowakhatar/Rhi to discuss measures for combating arms smuggling, drug trafficking ,
smuggling of wild life parts and other issues and it was decided that BLO meetings be held more frequently. It was agreed to establish a
new BLO at Ukhrul (India)- Somra (Myanmar). The Indian leader agreed to provide the requisite communication facilities for the additional
BLO and Commanding officers level interactions at the border.

In order to trace the recipients of the arms smuggling in India, the leader of Indian delegation requested Myanmar to share interrogation
reports of arms smugglers arrested by Myanmar security forces. The leader of the Myanmar delegation agreed to share these reports with
India.

Both the sides expressed satisfaction over decline in drug trafficking and agreed to regular interaction between drug control agencies of
both countries at DG level and DDG level to eliminate the menace of drug trafficking. India offered training and any other support that
Myanmar may require to combat drug trafficking. Theyalso discussed illegal wildlife trafficking, tourism cooperation, training of
Myanmar security forces in India and repatriation issues of Myanmar Fishermen in Indian Prisons and Indian Prisoners in Myanmar.
India offered all possible support to assist Myanmar in its pursuit for better connectivity and overall development .

The Indian delegation also called on the Myanmar Minister of Home Affairs and the first Vice President, Myanmar. The leader of the
Indian delegation flagged the main issues and sought their guidance and support.

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Imphal, Dec 26: Indefinite bandh has been called on at Moreh and NH 39 to protest against the firing by the security of Myanmar Army posted at Namphalong injuring a 15 year old boy identified as Md. Abdul Noor of Moreh ward No. Five yesterday around one p.m.
The boy was playing football at Muslim Nagar when the security fired one round and hit him in his left thigh.
Another round was fired however it did not hit the boys.
Following the incident, angry crowd shouted slogans however the situation was brought under control.
The Myanmarese authority apologized for the firing and assured not to repeat such incident in future.
A public meeting participated by community leaders was held at LP School, ward No. Five Moreh Muslim Nagar this morning around seven and decided to call indefinite bandh at Moreh and NH 39 until a solution is brought.
A press statement issued by HQ IGAR S said s 16 year old boy namely Abdul Noor son of Abdul Barik sustained a gun shot wound in the leg due to a bullet fired accidentally from across the IB in Ward No 5 Moreh by Myanmar Army. Troops of 31 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under aegis HQ IGAR (South) immediately reached at the site of incident. Beside taking control of the situation and pacifying the general public, troops of Assam Rifles brought the individual to unit MI Room and provided Life Saving First aid. Later on the individual was evacuated to RIMS, Imphal and his condition is reported to be stable at present. An emergency meeting was held with Myanmar Army and civil administration officials. During the meeting the Myanmar Army stated that the firing took place due to the accidental discharge of personal weapon by one of their soldier. Myanmar Army apologised about the mishappening and informed that necessary action is being initiated against the soldier.

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