UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Kelly E. Currie, is arriving in Bangladesh today to assess the impact of the deteriorating human rights situation in Myanmar.

She will be staying in Dhaka from Wednesday (November 11) to November 18.

According to a press release issued on Tuesday (November 10), the mission will focus specifically on the situation in Rakhine State, internal armed conflicts in Myanmar, the condition of Rohingya refugees, and potential avenues for future cooperation.

The release noted that Currie had formally requested permission to visit Myanmar, but the ruling junta informed her that they were not prepared to facilitate the visit.

Key Itinerary & Focus Areas
Meetings in Dhaka: During her time in Bangladesh, the UN special envoy will meet with government officials, civil society representatives, victims, and survivors.

Field Visit to Cox's Bazar: Her itinerary includes high-level discussions in Dhaka alongside a scheduled visit to Cox's Bazar to inspect the Rohingya refugee camps firsthand.

Press Briefing: Following the conclusion of her tour, she will address a press conference on November 18.

The Special Rapporteur is scheduled to present her next report to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2027.