Rohingya
One Year On, Rohingya Path Out of Genocide Remains Unclear
The ultimate goal in pursuing a path out of genocide must be to create the conditions conducive to safe, voluntary, and sustainable return of Rohingya to their homeland in Myanmar.
Rohingya Remain a People on the Brink of Obliteration
The Rohingya have been pushed to the brink of extinction. More than one million people languish in overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh, while the military that committed these atrocities is more powerful than ever, having carried out a coup against the civilian government in 2021. The world must act now to prevent this ongoing genocide against us—starting with supporting the international justice efforts that have provided a ray of hope.
The Path Out of Genocide
It is incumbent on the world to keep seeking accountability and to support survivors in rebuilding their lives.
We Cannot Afford to Look Away from Myanmar
With little to no support from the outside, Myanmar's democracy activists have nowhere to go but the streets.
Rohingya Refugees Sue Meta for $150B, Say Hate Speech Led to Genocide
The lawsuit says Facebook spread misinformation and hate speech that "amounted to a substantial cause, and eventual perpetuation of, the Rohingya genocide."
The World Waits for No Man—Not Even the President of the United States
Nobody in the world who values human rights and the rule of law likes what is going on in the streets of Myanmar's capital city right now.
Aung San Suu Kyi Was My Idol—Now She's Defending My People's Genocide
We used to pray for her. But last week I sat watching her in the International Court of Justice in The Hague, as she turned her back on my people.
The West Wouldn't Hold Myanmar Accountable. Gambia is Now Stepping In
The military's ethnic cleansing campaign of murder, rape, and arson has been detailed in many reports, but holding them to account seemed hopeless. Until now.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi Told Former British PM that 'Rohingyas are Bangladeshi'
In a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi in 2013, during the outbreak of violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, Suu Kyi told them Prime Minister David Cameron, "They are not really Burmese. They are Bangladeshi."
On the Second Anniversary of the Rohingya Crisis, I Have a Simple Request
As Elie Wiesel said, "Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future."
Myanmar Soldiers Jailed for Muslim Massacre Freed Early: Report
A senior prison official told Reuters the soldiers' punishment was reduced by the military.
Aung San Suu Kyi Says Myanmar Is Open for Business
The Myanmar state counselor, condemned for her failure to criticize the mass killings of the Rohingya minority by her regime's armed forces, has appealed for global investment in the country.
U.N. Report Details Horrors Faced by Rohingyas
Investigators have released a damning report alleging that Myanmar's military, the Tatmadaw, carried out brutal persecution of the Rohingyas with genocidal intent.
Punish Those Behind The Massacre, Not Those Exposing It
Arrests can't hide the horrors committed against the Rohingya from the world.
Rohingya Children Are Being Deprived of Education
Recent monsoons have threatened the safety of Rohingya refugees, and many live in exposed areas.
Pulitzer-winning Rohingya Photographs
The Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography has been awarded to Reuters for a series of hard-hitting photographs documenting the Rohingya refugee crisis in Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Facebook Played Role in Hate Speech in Myanmar: U.N.
"I'm afraid that Facebook has now turned into a beast," said Yanghee Lee., the U.N. special rapporteur on Myanmar.
Muslim Rohingya Refugee Leader Killed
The Rohingya have been described as one of the most persecuted groups on the planet.
Myanmar Army Admits to Killing Rohingya Muslims
The mass grave was found in December in the area investigated by two Reuters journalists currently detained in Myanmar.
Five Ways to Judge the Pope's Intervention in Myanmar
The pope is walking a fine line in meeting with senior Myanmar and Bangladesh officials.
The U.S. Must End Inconsistent Policy on Child Soldiers
Washington has adopted an inconsistent stance on child soldiers and needs to lead by example.
Why Is Facebook Censoring Rohingya Accounts of Genocide
We don't know if Facebook is using a program driven by a far-right agenda.
This is the Real Heroine of the Rohingya crisis
Bangla Desh's Hasina has shown greater compassion than many leaders from richer countries.
U.S. Tells Myanmar's Rulers Time for Talking Is Over
"The time for well-meaning, diplomatic words in this Council has passed," Nikki Haley told the U.N. Security Council.
One Good Reason the US Should Support Rohingya
It is in our strategic interest to maintain our influence in Southeast Asia where China is becoming the dominant power.
Myanmar Army Claims Discovery of 'Mass Hindu Grave'
Independent observers are still largely excluded from the area and have not been able to verify the grave.
How We Were Seduced by Aung San Suu Kyi
Her vision for Burmese democracy never included the Rohingya.
NYC Muslim Day Parade to Be Led by Rabbi Marc Schneier
"This year's parade is more important than ever," the parade organizer said. "Racism, Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, bigotry and hate are on the rise in our country."
U.S. Sending $32 Million To Muslim Rohingya Refugees
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she didn't expect President Donald Trump to help with the Rohingya crisis whatsoever due to his views on refugees after briefly speaking with him on Monday.
Aung San Suu Kyi: The Fallen Heroine Turns a Blind Eye
She could have used the bully pulpit to change minds and indirectly influence the military.