Human rights in Myanmar

U.S. Press Leaders Protest Abuse of Journalists in Myanmar

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Countries, Asia, Continents, Myanmar, Rohingya people, Human rights in Myanmar

"The international community must not grow accustomed to the human rights violations taking place in Myanmar, including the massive crackdown on the country\'s free press.

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  • "The international community must not grow accustomed to the human rights violations taking place in Myanmar, including the massive crackdown on the country\'s free press.
  • "\nNPC leaders also urged the government of Thailand not to repatriate Burmese journalists and activists who were recently arrested after crossing the border into Thailand.
  • Three senior reporters with the independent Burmese broadcaster Democratic Voice of Burma, along with two activists, were detained by Thai police and charged with illegal entry into Thailand.\nSince the early February coup, many Burmese journalists have fled Myanmar in order to avoid the prospects of arrest, potential torture and death.
  • "These journalists will likely face arrest, physical abuse or worse if they are sent back to Myanmar, where the military has a long history of violent intolerance toward independent journalism.

Highlights - Situation au Burundi: déclaration de Maria Arena - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Islam in Myanmar, Countries, Continents, Rohingya conflict, Politics by country, Politics of Myanmar, Human rights in Myanmar, Persecution of Muslims, Rohingya people, Myanmar, Genocide, Rohingya genocide

EP Subcommittee on Human Rights: Chairs statement on the situation in Myanmar

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  • EP Subcommittee on Human Rights: Chairs statement on the situation in Myanmar

    Following the International Court of Justices decision to order Myanmar to take all measures in its power to protect the Rohingya minority from genocide, Maria Arena stated:

    "Thousands of Rohingya people have been killed or subjected to horrific violence over the past years.

  • This decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) underscores the paramount importance of guaranteeing universal and equal enjoyment of human rights, with special attention to the most vulnerable...."

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Publications - EP Subcommittee on Human Rights: Chair’s statement on the situation in Myanmar - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Monday, February 3, 2020
Islam in Myanmar, Countries, Continents, Rohingya conflict, Politics by country, Politics of Myanmar, Human rights in Myanmar, Persecution of Muslims, Rohingya people, Myanmar, Genocide, Rohingya genocide

EP Subcommittee on Human Rights: Chairs statement on the situation in Myanmar

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  • EP Subcommittee on Human Rights: Chairs statement on the situation in Myanmar
    Following the International Court of Justices' decision to order Myanmar to take all measures in its power to protect the Rohingya minority from genocide, Maria Arena stated: "Thousands of Rohingya people have been killed or subjected to horrific violence over the past years.
  • This decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) underscores the paramount importance of guaranteeing universal and equal enjoyment of human rights, with special attention to the most vulnerable...."

Highlights - Chair’s statement: the alleged Saudi hacking of Jeffrey Bezos’ mobile phone - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Islam in Myanmar, Countries, Continents, Rohingya conflict, Politics by country, Politics of Myanmar, Human rights in Myanmar, Persecution of Muslims, Rohingya people, Myanmar, Genocide, Rohingya genocide

EP Subcommittee on Human Rights: Chairs statement on the situation in Myanmar

Key Points: 
  • EP Subcommittee on Human Rights: Chairs statement on the situation in Myanmar

    Following the International Court of Justices decision to order Myanmar to take all measures in its power to protect the Rohingya minority from genocide, Maria Arena stated:

    "Thousands of Rohingya people have been killed or subjected to horrific violence over the past years.

  • This decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) underscores the paramount importance of guaranteeing universal and equal enjoyment of human rights, with special attention to the most vulnerable...."

    Link below to text in full

Highlights - EP Subcommittee on Human Rights: Chair’s statement on the situation in Myanmar - Subcommittee on Human Rights

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Islam in Myanmar, Countries, Continents, Rohingya conflict, Politics by country, Politics of Myanmar, Human rights in Myanmar, Persecution of Muslims, Rohingya people, Myanmar, Genocide, Rohingya genocide

EP Subcommittee on Human Rights: Chairs statement on the situation in Myanmar

Key Points: 
  • EP Subcommittee on Human Rights: Chairs statement on the situation in Myanmar

    Following the International Court of Justices decision to order Myanmar to take all measures in its power to protect the Rohingya minority from genocide, Maria Arena stated:

    "Thousands of Rohingya people have been killed or subjected to horrific violence over the past years.

  • This decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) underscores the paramount importance of guaranteeing universal and equal enjoyment of human rights, with special attention to the most vulnerable...."

    Link below to text in full

AJC Urges UN Security Council to Protect Myanmar's Rohingya Population

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
Burmese people, Myanmar, Asia, Rohingya conflict, Human rights in Myanmar, Politics of Myanmar, Islam in Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, Rohingya people, International reactions to the 2016–17 Rohingya persecution in Myanmar, Northern Rakhine State clashes

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AJC welcomes the UN report on genocide committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar and urges the UN Security Council to take concrete action to implement the report's recommendations.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AJC welcomes the UN report on genocide committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar and urges the UN Security Council to take concrete action to implement the report's recommendations.
  • The report criticizes Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's former President and current Foreign Minister and State Counsellor, for failing to stem human rights abuses and protect the Rohingya population.
  • AJC urges all members of the UN Security Council to demand investigations and prosecutions of perpetrators of crimes against humanity and genocide, and to ensure a resolution to the refugee crisis as well.
  • AJC calls on the Security Council to adopt and implement all the recommendations in the Independent Fact-Finding Mission report.

Religious Persecution In Burma Continues Against Christians

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Monday, July 9, 2018
Islam in Myanmar, Politics of Myanmar, Asia, Internal conflict in Myanmar, Myanmar, Rohingya people, Stateless people, Human rights in Myanmar, Persecution of Muslims in Myanmar

Pastor Bob Roberts, who just returned from visiting the Kachin region, and two Kachin Christians who escaped the persecution will speak about their experience in Burma under the rule of the Buddhist majority and the latest activity by the military to oust religious minorities from the country.

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  • Pastor Bob Roberts, who just returned from visiting the Kachin region, and two Kachin Christians who escaped the persecution will speak about their experience in Burma under the rule of the Buddhist majority and the latest activity by the military to oust religious minorities from the country.
  • The Faith Coalition is calling on the U.S. government to more aggressively intervene in the situation and to engage in sanctions against the Burmese government and its military.
  • Since August 2017 more than 700,000 Rohingya refugees have fled Burma due to horrific conditions of torture, rape, and murder at the hands of the Burmese government.The Kachin Christians are now facing the same treatment as the genocide continues.
  • Kachin and Rohingya people need to be repatriated to their country and villages with full rights" said Pastor Bob Roberts.