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ROHINGYA CRISES

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION


INTRODUCTION:

• The rohingya are the Muslim ethnic minority from Rakhine state, Myanmar.
• Long history of marginalization and persecution in Myanmar.
• Denied citizenship under Myanmar’s 1982 citizenship law.
• The rohingya community does not have official president or leader.
• Visuals: Map showing location of rakhini state and surrounding area.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:

• In 1948, Myanmar Got independence and after independence, declaring the migration unlawful refrain from awarding the
nationality.
• In the reign life became more difficult for rohingians.
• According to union citizenship act only those people were given citizenship who were living in Myanmar since two generations.
• To get the neutralized citizenship, they have to prove that they have been living in Myanmar since 1948.
• According to Myanmar rohingyas are bangalis and should return to Bangladesh.
• As a result Rakhine state cruelty and tyranny against Rohingya.
• In 1962, General Ne Wins Military coup let to the implementation of polices that further marginalized the rohingya.
• During this period military operations like Operation Dragon king (1978) and Operation clean and beautiful
nation(1991_1992) targeted the rohingya , leading to mass displacement and refugee crises.
2017 EXODUS:
• August 2017, violence erupted following attacks by the Arakan Rohingya salvation Army(ARSA) on
police post.
• Myanmar military response was disproportionate, involving mass killings sexual violence, and village burning.
• Our 700,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh within months, creating a massive humanitarian crises.
• From 2012_2015, one lac people escaped to Malaysia through dangerous root
• According to united nation, four lac 30,000 have taken refugee in various countries of south Asia.
• From Oct 2017 to July 2017, 87000 Rohingya Muslims Moved to Bangladesh.
• According to International community,
“Rohingyas are the most persecuted minority in the world”
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION

• Forced displacement

• Statelessness

• Abused and exploitation

• Systematic discrimination

• Ethnic cleansing

• Child exploitation

• Educational barriers

• Unavailability of basic humans need

• Psychological trauma

• Sexual violence
• Economic hardships
HUMANITARIAN IMPACT

• Lack of food, water, shelter, health care


• Psychological trauma andlack of access to education
• Visual: Images of refugee camp, data on humanitarians need.
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE:

• United Nations describe the crises as a “test book example of ethnic cleansing”
• Wide pread international condemnations from country and NGOs
• The united nation independent international fact / finding mission on Myanmar has
reported on human rights abuses and called for accountability for genocides and other crimes
(UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 2019).
• THE UNITED NATION employes are cluster system that brings together variouse
humanitarian actors to improve coordination and effectivenes and delivery aid (UN OCHA).
• The international response to the rohingya crises has involved a mix of humanitarian aid ,
diplomatic efforts and advocacy, with varying level of effectiveness.
REFUGEE PROTECTION:

• Right to asylum
• Refugee status determination
• Protection from violance
• Access to basic rights
• Use legal law for their rights
• International support
CURRENT SITUATION OF ROHINGYA:

• Still living in exile(over half million people)


• Still facing diseases out breaks
• Malnutrition and violance
• Rely on humanitarian aid for servival
• Children living in refugee camp
• Denied their basic rights.
• Security concerns
CONCLUSION:

• Rohingya crises remains a pressing humanitarian issue


• Humanitarian efforts are often under funded, which limit their effectiveness
• Long term solution required addressing root causes, ensuring, justice, and securing a safe
and dignified future for the rohingya.

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