A Teacher Recounts Rohingya Genocide Horrors During Event in Bangladesh
A Rohingya teacher and activist, during an event in the refugee camps in Bangladesh, recounted the horrors of the genocide committed by the Myanmar military against the Rohingya in 2017, as the Rohingya marked the eighth anniversary of the genocide.
March in Dhaka Demands Trial of Rohingya Genocide Perpetrators at the International Criminal Court
Arakan News Agency The Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, witnessed on Monday a march for the Rohingya that moved through several streets of the city before gathering in a square, with the participation of dozens of Bangladeshi students, marking the eighth anniversary of the Rohingya genocide which coincides with the military campaign launched by the Myanmar army […]
United Nations warns: Rohingya crisis worsens eight years after forced displacement
Arakan News Agency The United Nations has warned that the Rohingya crisis has worsened eight years after their forced displacement from Arakan State in western Myanmar, stressing that the humanitarian situation is deteriorating amid shrinking international funding and ongoing violations against them. Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office, said that “ending impunity […]
Mass demonstrations by Rohingya to mark the 8th anniversary of the “genocide”
Tens of thousands of Rohingya in Bangladesh held mass demonstrations on Monday to mark the 8th anniversary of the “genocide” committed against them by the Myanmar military in 2017, which included killings, arson, and widespread violations, forcing nearly one million Rohingya to flee from Arakan State in western Myanmar to neighboring countries.
The Rohingya as a Model: The Dangers of Unregulated Social Media Platforms
By: Helena Lisagt Social media gives everyone a voice, but at the same time, it fuels hate speech especially against marginalized groups. PhD researcher Eva Nave explains: “While end-to-end encryption protects activists, it also enables criminal activity, creating a more accessible version of the dark web.” A Massacre Sparked by a Rumor It all started […]
Saudi Arabia condemns rights violations against Rohingya Muslims
Arakan News Agency The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has condemned human rights violations against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and has expressed regrets that the Myanmar government has not cooperated with the UN Special Rapporteur, Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday night. This came in a speech before the Human Rights Council delivered by the Head […]
Myanmar military leaders ‘guilty of crimes against humanity’
Arakan News Agency Top Myanmar military officials should be tried for crimes against humanity for a systematic attack on Rohingya Muslims, Amnesty International says. Soldiers targeted villagers in a co-ordinated campaign of rape, torture and murder, the rights group alleges. It also says the military prepared its offensive before attacks last year led 700,000 people […]
Disturbing evidence of Rohingya women tied to trees and raped by Myanmar’s military forces
Arakan News Agency Disturbing evidence of Rohingya women tied to trees and raped by Myanmar’s military forces as well as men shoved into mass graves and set on fire have been turned over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for potential probe of the atrocities. The evidence was submitted to the court by a coalition […]
Rohingya widows worry about their families’ futures
Arakan News Agency Lone women who head refugee families in Bangladesh struggle with concerns about food, shelter and the welfare of the next generation. In a plastic-roofed shack near an open sewer, Rohingya refugee widow Sufia Khatun is doing all she can to fend for the family she now heads. Her husband, Nur Mohammad, was […]
Rohingya persecution similar to genocide by Nazis: US interfaith group
Arakan News Agency A visiting US interfaith group on Wednesday said that persecution and murders of Rohingyas was similar to genocide committed by Nazis in Europe. At a press conference in Dhaka, they urged the world community to play role in establishing a safe zone for Rohingyas in Arakan State of Myanmar with protection of […]
UN: Ethnic cleansing continues against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
Arakan News Agency The process of “ethnic cleansing” continues against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar more than six months after an army campaign led to the flight of nearly 700,000 people to Bangladesh, a senior UN human rights official said on Tuesday. “Ethnic cleansing of Myanmar’s Rohingya continues,” said Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Mr. […]
The toll of 6 months of the tragedy of the Rohingya: 700 thousand refugees and about 7 thousand dead
Arakan News Agency Sunday marks the 6-month anniversary of the start of the Rohingya refugee crisis, the worst since the Vietnam War. Some 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled a violent campaign led by Myanmar’s Buddhist majority army since August 25. Refugees now live in camps in neighboring Bangladesh. The United Nations and international organizations have […]
Myanmar rejects EU call for independent investigation into Rohingya issue
Arakan News Agency In response to an EU parliamentary delegation’s demand for an independent investigation into alleged suppression of Muslim minorities in northern Arakan State, the Myanmar government has said it does not believe any foreign investigation would be independent and fair. “Myanmar has cooperated with Yanghee Lee (the UN special rapporteur on human rights […]