The United States is complicit in the ongoing persecution of the Rohingya Muslim community in Myanmar for easing sanctions against the Asian country, a political analyst tells Press TV.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
US liable for Rohingya massacre in Myanmar: Analyst
The United States is complicit in the ongoing persecution of the Rohingya Muslim community in Myanmar for easing sanctions against the Asian country, a political analyst tells Press TV.
How much has the United States been ‘standing up against’ atrocities in Burma?
An ethnic Rakhine man with homemade weapons walks near houses that were set aflame during fighting between Buddhist Rakhine and Muslim Rohingya communities in Sittwe, Burma, on June 10. (Reuters)
31 December 2013
“The United States, I think, has played a really important role in this period in standing up against atrocities and for democracy and human rights” in Burma.
–Samantha Power, U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, Nov. 20, 2013
“Today, more than 1,000 political prisoners have been released, and we’re helping Burma build a credible electoral infrastructure ahead of its 2015 national elections. We’re supporting a process of constitutional reform and national reconciliation.
Sunday, 29 December 2013
Myanmar army uses Rohingya women as sex slaves
Latest media reports show Rohingya women are forced into prostitution and sexual slavery at military bases across the Southeast Asian country.
Yingluck's empty promise over Rohingya
29 December 2013
The PM pledged action after Reuters reported Thai officials' involvement in human-trafficking; instead, the Navy is taking reporters to court
Earlier this month Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said Thailand would cooperate with the United Nations and the United States on any investigation into Thai immigration officials' involvement in human trafficking.
Terror in Burma: Violence against Muslims
Buddhist monk U Wirathu
28 December 2013
Hundreds of Rohingya people have been killed; tens of thousands were forced from their homes and live as suffering refugees in Internal Displacement Camps (IDP's) where disease is rampant and food and shelter are scarce.
Friday, 27 December 2013
Breaking News: Rakhine Extremists Throng to Support 969 Terror Campaign in Maungdaw
MYARF Report | Written by M.S. Anwar
December 28, 2013 (01:00 PM Myanmar Standard Time)
Maungdaw, Arakan: A 969 Terror Wing from Yangon (Rangoon) arrived in Maungdaw this morning (i.e. on 28th December 2013 morning). Hundreds of Rakhine extremists thronged to the Myoma Kyaung-Htaike (Myoma Monastery) where the group’s campaign is being held.
Human Trafficking: Muslim Women Vulnerable in Myanmar
27 December 2013
Amid continued communal strife in Myanmar, Muslim women and children are increasingly finding themselves in vulnerable situations that have yet to be adequately recognized and addressed. This post glimpses the related issue of human trafficking.
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Burma has a deadly political fever
By – Zin Linn
26 December 2013
Burma or Myanmar has a serious political sickness in the name of ‘constitution change’ that spread throughout the country especially in the ethnic constituencies.
UN human rights office concerned about Thai Navy defamation case against reporters
High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay. Photo: Violaine Martin
26 December 2013 –
The United Nations human rights office today urged the Government of Thailand to drop criminal defamation charges against two journalists who wrote about the alleged involvement of the Thai Navy with human trafficking.
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
British to begin training Burmese military
25 December 2013
Britain is preparing to teach strategy to the brutal Burmese army
British military officials will travel to Burma within days on a controversial mission to begin training the country’s brutal military, as the UK joins an international scramble for influence in the nation.
A Conversation With Burma’s First Hijacker
Maj. Saw Kyaw Aye, 90, attempted to hijack an airplane 60 years ago with military officers on board. (Photo: The Irrawaddy)
RANGOON — He was 30 years old when he attempted to pull of the first-ever hijacking in Burma. It was 1954, and Maj. Saw Kyaw Aye, an ethnic Karen from the Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO), wanted to commandeer a Dakota airplane and take it to an air base in the mountains of Karen State where Japanese forces had left behind weapons that could prove crucial in his organization’s war against government troops.
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
People without a Country
24 December 2103
The long journey to Jammu city began in 2003 for Haroon Rashid when he had just married a neighborhood girl in his Alegan village of Burma. For the persecuted Rohingya Muslims living in the largely military controlled State, it is mandatory to keep the authorities informed about every development in their life, even if a pregnant cow delivers.
Monday, 23 December 2013
Urgently Needed: A Long Term And Practical Policy On The Rohingya Crisis
23 December 2013
Since Burma’s military junta officially ceded power to a quasi-civilian government in 2011, the country has received much praise and applause from the international community for reforms it initiated. A series of peace talks with various ethnic armed groups have been held and ceasefire accords with most, if not all, of the major ethnic armed groups have been signed to end decades of wars, human rights abuse and destruction in Burma’s periphery ethnic regions.
Aung San Su Kyi, along with most of the political prisoners, has been freed and her National League for Democracy party is allowed to participate in politics. The lifting of strict media censorship laws has also led to greater press freedom and freedom of opinions not seen in many decades. There is still occasional fighting in the Kachin State but a series of intense negotiations have also taken place to find the way to end the conflict.
Aung San Su Kyi, along with most of the political prisoners, has been freed and her National League for Democracy party is allowed to participate in politics. The lifting of strict media censorship laws has also led to greater press freedom and freedom of opinions not seen in many decades. There is still occasional fighting in the Kachin State but a series of intense negotiations have also taken place to find the way to end the conflict.
Love affair with Myanmar
Britain’s Benedict Rogers wears many hats —politician, human rights activist, author and journalist — but his love for Myanmar cuts through all the facets of his work and life.
Myanmar’s internal conflict has been in news since the country’s military began showcasing reforms to woo Western business interests about two years ago. But Benedict Rogers fell in love with the country’s people when the rest of the world had little idea about who the Karen, Kachin and Rohingya people are.
“[Aung San Suu Kyi] has made a transition from a moral icon to a politician, which is a different role. People who say they are disappointed in her see her in the category of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Desmond Tutu, who never sought electoral office. But we should see her in the category of Nelson Mandela or Chinana Gosnell”
23 December 2013
“I’ve been involved in North Korea and Indonesia; I have earlier been involved in East Timor, Pakistan, the Maldives and China. But I feel most strongly about Burma,” said Rogers, using the country’s colonial name.
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi, a human-rights icon, is criticized on anti-Muslim violence
YE AUNG THU/AFP/Getty Images - Aung San Suu Kyi watches the dressage team competition at the 27th Southeast Asian SEA Games at at the Equestrian Centre of Naypyidaw on Dec. 13.
23 December 2013By ,
RANGOON, Burma — When it comes to human rights, few names carry quite as much weight as Aung San Suu Kyi’s.
Friday, 20 December 2013
Burma's Senseless Census
20 December 2013
Burma's census disregards the complex ethnic identities of its people. Could this breathe new life into sectarian conflict?
Next year, Burma will embark on its first census-taking process in more than three decades. It's an opportunity, but it's also a significant risk.
Thailand: Navy Lawsuit Threatens Media Freedom
“The Thai navy’s lawsuit is a reckless attempt to curtail journalists’ reporting on alleged human trafficking by its officers. Unless the government withdraws the case, its impact will be felt far beyond those reporting on abuses against the Rohingya – and could have a choking effect on all investigative reporting in Thailand.”
20 DECEMBER 2013
(New York) – A Thai navy lawsuit against journalists reporting on official involvement in trafficking will curtail reporting on rights violations in Thailand, Human Rights Watch said today.
10 Things You Need to Know Myanmar's Persecuted Muslim Minority
20 December 2013
By 1990, 15 years before I went to prison, the ruling generals had been in power in Burma for more than 40 years. In those days I was an elected member of the Burmese Parliament. Then in 2005, my family and I were arrested by the police. My wife, son and two daughters and I spent the next seven years in prison. They said our "crime" was declaring our rights as ethnic Rohingya. My jailers told me that speaking up for the Rohingya was giving Myanmar "a bad name" internationally.
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Muslim Women and Children Confront Challenges in Myanmar
19-December 2103
"I wouldn't have to live this life if I wasn't a Muslim." -Anwar Sardad, a 10-year-old child laboring in Myanmar, October 2013
Since largely democratic elections in 2011 ushered in Thein Sein as Myanmar's president, the international community has rewarded perceived political and economic reforms with eased international sanctions, foreign business investments and enhanced public diplomacy initiatives.
Thai navy sues journalists after reports on Rohingya trafficking
By Saksith Saiyasombut & Siam Voices Dec 19, 2013 10:15AM UTC
The Royal Thai Navy has filed defamation charges against international journalists for their reports on authorities being involved in human trafficking of ethnic Rohingya refugees. The move sends a chilling reminder to the media about the dismal state of press freedom in Thailand, the easy exploitation of flawed laws and how little outside inquiry Thailand’s military tolerates.
Beyond bigotry: Unravelling ethnic violence in Rakhine
19 DECEMBER 2013
POSTED IN: BURMA
Since 2012, the long-term plight of the Muslim minority living in Rakhine State of Myanmar has gained unprecedented international attention. Muslims in Rakhine State and elsewhere across Myanmar have been the victims of violent attacks and arson campaigns.[1] These attacks come after decades of tension during which many Muslims – often known as Rohingya – in the northern part of Rakhine State remain stateless having failed to attain any form of citizenship. During 2012, most Muslims across Rakhine State were displaced from their communities into camps that they have not since been allowed to leave.
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Rohingya activist: Americans, say 'yes' to House Resolution 418
Commentary: We are not permitted to access health care because we are Rohingya. We are banned from civil servant jobs. We are not allowed to marry without permission. Here's what you can do.
LONDON — The Myanmar government is trying to push us into camps or out of the country. In a few years, there may be no more of us left.
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Myanmar Female Muslim Refugees Run Out of Hope
A female refugee and her child at a displacement camp in Myanmar's Rakhine State.
By Jurate Kazickas
WeNews commentator
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
At the end of our visit to the camp for internally displaced people, we thanked the women for sharing their stories. But then they said: visitors come, we talk to them, they listen, leave. Nothing changes for us.
Monday, 16 December 2013
Transforming the culture of human rights in Myanmar
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For nearly two decades, Myanmar was a key case study in the growth of the international human rights movement, a country beset by systematic denial of basic freedoms of assembly, association and expression. It stifled a once-assertive media; suffered a brutal, decades-long civil war; and incarcerated thousands of political prisoners.
EU calls on Myanmar to address causes of inter-communal violence
BRUSSELS
(KUNA) -- The European Union Monday welcomed progress in the national reconciliation process in Myanamr, and looked forward to the conclusion of a nationwide ceasefire agreement. |
Sunday, 15 December 2013
Indonesia Should Play Leading Role in Solving Rohingya Problem: Expert
by Fardah
15 Decemder 2013
Singapore (Antara News) - Indonesia should play a leading role in solving the problem of Myanmars Rohingya minority by integrating the Jakarta Declaration and Bali Process, said Rafendi Djamin, Indonesias Representative to ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights.
15 Decemder 2013
Singapore (Antara News) - Indonesia should play a leading role in solving the problem of Myanmars Rohingya minority by integrating the Jakarta Declaration and Bali Process, said Rafendi Djamin, Indonesias Representative to ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights.
Myanmar Must Stop Escalation of Violence Against Rohingya: Activist
15 December 2013
Singapore (Antara News)- The Myanmar government must stop the escalation of violence against the Rohingya minority because it is dangerous and could develop into genocide, Rafendi Djamin, a noted Indonesian human rights activist, said.
Singapore (Antara News)- The Myanmar government must stop the escalation of violence against the Rohingya minority because it is dangerous and could develop into genocide, Rafendi Djamin, a noted Indonesian human rights activist, said.
Saturday, 14 December 2013
World must pay attention to Rohingyas persecution and killing: James Jennings
14 December 2013
A political analyst tells Press TV that the issue about the Rohingyas is one of the most gravest problems that we see in the world today and these people are in need of protection and help.
This is while Thailand says it has intercepted a boat carrying 200 Myanmarese Rohingyas near the southwestern island of Phuket and has detained the refugees. Press TV has conducted an interview with James Jennings, president of Conscience International, to further discuss the issue. What follows is an approximate transcription of the
interview.
Struggle of the stateless: meeting Rohingya refugees
14 December 2013
The first time I met Yasmin was on the side of a road near a refugee camp in Bangladesh. Wearing a black chador, a robe which covered her from head to toe, she and her father, Zakir, bundled into my car and we drove to my hotel.
Asylum seeker baby seeks citizenship
14 December 2013
LAWYERS for an asylum-seeker family have lodged a citizenship application for their sick baby, who was born in Australia.
Announcing the Death of the International 969 Movement
14 December 2013
As of now:
- The 969movement website is down.
- The 969movement twitter account hasn’t been updated since Oct 29.
- The “inspirational” Islamophobic video, apparently from an Australian 969movement supporter (linked here) is down, as are others by the same individual.
Keep up the pressure on Myanmar
14 December 2013
An Amnesty International Southeast Asia Campaigner recently explained how a passion for Myanmar led her to become an Amnesty International activist, and why Dr Tun Aung needs your help.
Friday, 13 December 2013
GPU 2013: Interview with Director of Arakan Rohingya Union Part 1
Posted by: Nadia Shabir Tags: Arakan, ARU. ARakan Rohingya Union, Dr Waqar Uddin, ethnic violence myanmar,global peace and unity 2013, GPU international charity awards 2013, Human rights Global peace and unity 2013,HUMAN RIGHTS ROHINGYA, Muslim countries and Rohingya Muslims, Myanmar Rohingya Muslims, OIC, Organization of Islamic Countries, Tensions myanmar, Tha Pri Chaung, UN Rohingya Muslims Posted date: December 10, 2013
The Global Peace and Unity (GPU) conference took place in London from November 23-24, 2013 at the renowned landmark arena ExCel exhibition centre. GPU invited speakers from the human rights field to speak on current human rights development in the world and to highlight strategies that contribute to immediate or progressive realization of human rights. The GPU Conference differs from the other peace conferences in that it does not just provide a platform for activists, it also celebrates the contributions people have made to peace over the years. The GPU international charity awards 2013 celebrated the steps organizations and different NGOs are taking to prevent abuse of the state monopoly on violence across the world.
Thursday, 12 December 2013
US committee approves a draft resolution for ending persecution of Rohingya minority
WASHINGTON
12 December 2103
A United States committee has approved a resolution urging Myanmar to stop maltreatment of Rohingya ethnic minority living in Burma
Myanmar releases 44 political prisoners
Muslim Rohingyas are shown at a camp of internally displaced persons (IDP), located on the outskirts of Sittwe, capital of Myanmar’s western state of Rakhine. (File photo)
12 December 2013
Myanmar has freed 44 political detainees as foreign dignitaries have gathered in the capital Yangon for the opening ceremony of the Southeast Asian Games, a presidential adviser says.
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Ethnic Violence in Myanmar
11 December 2013
Anti-Muslim sentiment in Myanmar is threatening to derail the significant progress the country has made toward democracy since the military junta formally stepped down in 2011. In June and in October 2012, rampages in Rakhine State against Rohingyas, a minority Muslim group, left scores dead.
Glimmer of hope for the Rohingya on Human Rights Day
By Dr. Wakar Uddin
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of United Nations’ Office of the High Commissioner’s Human Rights Day (Dec. 10) and the 65th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights this week, the U.S. House of Representatives continues to take on an issue that shows our increasing need to stand against the human rights violations that continue to plague many despite signs of progress.
Rohingya are an indigenous people of Burma: OIC Sec-Gen
11 December 2013
The secretary-general of the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Prof. Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu, spoke with DVB about his recent trip to Burma where he pledged OIC assistance to all communities in Arakan state – Buddhist and Muslim alike. We asked him about Rohingya rights, Rule of Law, and the path to a peaceful future.
Foreign Ministers in Guinea for OIC meeting
11 December 2013 Tuesday
The agenda comprises of issues such as the submission of new draft resolutions on Syria, the situation of the Rohingya Muslim minority and Muslims in the southern Philippines.
America, Genocide, And The ‘National Interest
By FPIF
December 9, 2013
By Jeff Bachmann
Today marks the 65th anniversary of theGenocide Convention, the groundbreaking United Nations document that declared genocide to be an international crime.
The anniversary provides an ideal opportunity to look at the United States’ record in preventing genocide around the world. That record is dismal.
Monday, 9 December 2013
A Rakhine Terrorist Arrested by Police and Security Force in Northern Maungdaw
M.S. Anwar
December 9, 2013
Maungdaw, Arakan- A Rakhine terrorist and member of Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) was arrested by Maungdaw Police and Security Force in northern Maungdaw on 8th December 2013.
Security Force Harrass and Loot Rohingya Passers-By
M.S. Anwar | December 9, 2013
Maungdaw, Arakan- Security Force (Hlun Htein) at the Bazaar of Baggona village, southern Maungdaw, are harrassing and looting Rohingya passers-by on daily basis.
Freeing religion from oppression
By Cherry Thein
Monday 09 December 2013
Religious conflict has been at the forefront of international discussions about Myanmar ever since violence erupted between Buddhists and Muslims in Rakhine State in June 2012.
Sunday, 8 December 2013
Speech-making alone may not change Myanmar
08 December 2013
By - Zin Linn
President U Thein Sein of Myanmar/Burma used to say that his government recognizes political reforms as essential to create development of economic reforms. He also used to pronounce that his government has attempted to ensure involvement of all the citizens in the political process.
Alert: Myanmar / UN - Appeal against choice of Myanmar leader Suu Kyi to head anti-discrimination campaign
08 December 2013
UNAIDS appoints Aung San Suu Kyi as Zero Discrimination Global Advocate
Contents
1. Action Required
2. Summary
3. Background
4. Sample Letter
Top Thai officials involved in Rohingya trafficking: Walker
08 December 2013
Press TV has conducted an interview with Christopher Walker, political commentator, London about Rohingyas persecution in Myanmar and accusations that Thai officials sell the Rohingya to human traffickers.
Saturday, 7 December 2013
Thai officials should be sued for selling Muslims: Activist
07 December 2013
A human rights campaigner has called for legal action against Thai officials suspected of selling Rohingya Muslims fleeing from persecution in Myanmar to human traffickers, Press TV reports.
“This is a very serious thing, selling people, selling human beings to another country for their own benefit; and therefore, there has to be some kind of accountability and justice” in favor of “these people who are sold,” Myra Dahgaypaw told Press TV in a Friday interview.
Rohingyas on a list unworthy of human rights: Short
07 December 2013
Press TV has conducted an interview with Dr. Randy Short, human rights activist, Washington about the United Nations probe into reports of human trafficking of Rohingya Muslims by Thailand officials.
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