The Rohingya

Let us take a step back from Hong Kong and Chinese drama to concentrate on other oppressed peoples.

The Rohingya have lived in Myanmar/Burma for centuries, and because of their Muslim faith and the color of their skin, have been stripped of their citizenship, their births, marriages and deaths not recognized by the state, forced to live in specific areas without freedom of movement, and denied services like health care and education.  They are, in affect, people without a country, and are treated as unwelcome guests.

The recent episodes of racial/ethnic violence were created by the Buddhist majority, just simply because they want the Rohingya out of their country.  And the new government promises action, but has yet to make a concerted effort to make the violence stop.

Aung San Suu Kyi reluctantly acknowledges their existence, but doesn't do anything about it, like encourage ethnic harmony for starters.  Isn't she the one, that fought for the freedom for everyone in her country for the past 25 years?

Here's some links from my friends from Global Post that may help you understand how dire it really is:  Global Post: Rohingya Search