Erica Henderson
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05-03-2014 18:41:35
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Stopping aid from reaching #Rohingya in #myanmar affected by #cyclonemocha is a genocide without bullets, says Aung Kyaw Moe, from the pro-democracy shadow government. This is one of the most harrowing stories I have written for The National thenationalnews.com/world/asia/202…
“UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, said there were reports that Bangladeshi authorities were using deceptive and coercive measures to compel #Rohingya refugees to return to #Myanmar." UN Special Procedures ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
On 6th year anniversary of genocidal attacks against the #Rohingya, UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews urges world leaders to take action against architects and perpetrators of this crime and end #impunity. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
“The Rohingya are a proud people with a rich culture. We didn’t choose this life. If we could, we’d be back on our land in Myanmar farming and growing our own food like we have for centuries. But we can’t right now, so we need the int’l community’s help…” writes Ro Yassin Abdumonab
I spoke with migrants from across Latin America in Tapachula, Mexico and in Guatemala City. All said they had been extorted by police and other officials while crossing through Guatemala. The problem is widespread. My story for Al Jazeera English aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/4/…
Important The Progressive article by Jeff Abbott on #Guatemala wildfires, state abandonment, remesas & climate change “If it wasn’t for [money sent by migrants], I do not know how we would have gotten out of this crisis,” Lorenzo explains. "... there are no resources.”