Summary
Members of the Rohingya community spoke at a United Nations General Assembly meeting to highlight the ongoing violence and hardships faced by the Rohingya people in Myanmar. They addressed the lack of justice and called for international action while raising concerns about reduced humanitarian aid. Speakers emphasized the need for targeted actions against those responsible for the violence.
Key Facts
- The Rohingya are a Muslim minority who have fled violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
- Maung Sawyeddollah, a Rohingya advocate, spoke about the ongoing violence and the lack of justice for the Rohingya.
- He mentioned that the Rohingya genocide was exposed over eight years ago but still lacks justice.
- Wai Wai Nu from the Women's Peace Network highlighted blocked humanitarian aid to Rohingya communities.
- The UN meeting discussed the need for justice, accountability, and targeted sanctions on Myanmar.
- Chef de Cabinet Earle Courtenay Rattray reported that reduced aid has worsened conditions for over 1 million Rohingya refugees.
- In the last 18 months, 150,000 more Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh, which continues to provide refuge.
