Commenting on the death sentences against political opponents in Burma, Nicholas Komjian, head of the United Nations investigating crime body in Burma, said he was following the developments closely, stressing that “the information available strongly suggests that, in accordance with international law, these measures have been grossly violated. fundamental rights of convicts”.

In his statement, he stressed: “The imposition of a death sentence or even detention on the basis of a procedure that does not meet the basic requirements of a fair trial can amount to a crime, crimes against humanity or war. crimes”, explaining that “for a fair trial to be considered, it must be as public as possible, and exceptions based on matters of national security or other considerations are possible only if they are well-founded.”

Komjian pointed out that “deprivation of liberty as a crime against humanity is committed when a person is detained without due process of law”, emphasizing that “the imposition of punishments and executions without the orders of an ordinary court providing all necessary judicial guarantees is also a war crime.”

On June 3, the Burmese military announced they would execute four people, including former party member former civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and a well-known democracy activist, in what would be the first judicial executions in the country since 1990.