Note to Correspondents

Acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Knut Ostby is deeply saddened by the terrible loss of life at a mining site in Hpakant Township in Kachin State. Mr. Ostby extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes the injured speedy recovery. Mr. Ostby calls for urgent action towards implementation of the new Occupational Safety and Health law, particularly in high risk sectors such as mining. The UN in Myanmar through the International Labour Organization is committed to continue to support the country in putting in place measures aiming to improve occupational safety and health for all.

Media contact:

Stanislav Saling, Spokesperson
Office of the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator
[email protected] or +95-942 651 9871.