Burma has set up a commission to investigate violence in the Rakhine state, where dozens have died and thousands remain displaced.
The announcement follows Burma’s recent refusal to allow an independent inquiry into the state violence.
The UN have welcomed the inquiry, acknowledging the possible contributions the commission could have in restoring peace in the state.
Commenting on President Thein Sein’s decision for an internal investigation, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, said that the investigation would provide a more “conducive environment for a more inclusive way forward to tackle the underlying causes of the violence, including the condition of the Muslim communities in Rakhine”.
The violence in the Rakhine state began in May and has resulted in the displacement of over 80,000 people, the UN is set to release the Human Rights envoy’s report next month.
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