It said it objected to the appointment of three foreigners to the commission, contending that they would not be able to grasp the history and current situation in troubled, ethnically diverse Rakhine state.
“The State Counselor Office’s statement said that the commission will review Myanmar refugees around the world,” said ANP chairman Aye Maung. “Millions of refugees said that they are from Rakhine state and the review is likely to bring them back to the state. It could cause Rakhine people to be concerned about our ethnic sovereignty.”
He also said the ANP would examine whether the commission is being formed in accordance with Myanmar’s constitution which gives only the president authority to create such bodies.
