For the rights of Rohingya
As Myanmar’s military cracks down on innocent civilians, it is showing the world its true colors. The Tatmadaw (military) is a dictatorial force committed to oppression, exploitation and the silencing of dissent. Now is the time for countries around the world to defend Myanmar’s democracy — and Japan has an important opportunity to lead the …
The army’s power grab is not only destroying democracy, it may also lead to another onslaught against the Rohingya, writes our President Tun Khin in this article for Aljazeera. The streets of Myanmar are covered in blood – again. On March 3, the military which seized power more than one month ago dropped any pretence …
The world must act now to stop the brutality of Myanmar’s junta Read More »
It is not enough to end the violence against the Rohingya. Far more must be done to ensure their safety in Myanmar. It was exactly one year ago, on 25 August 2017, that the Myanmar military launched a murderous “clearance operation” in Rakhine State. In the space of a few months, the security forces and …
The Rohingya’s dark anniversary must spur global action Read More »
The UN Security Council must refer the Rohingya’s case to the International Criminal Court. When I visited Bangladesh a few weeks ago, I heard heart-wrenching stories from some of the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya people who have fled atrocities in Myanmar. I met women who had been raped by soldiers, children who had seen …
The Rohingya’s hope for justice lies with the ICC Read More »