Rohingya: A People in Trouble, Why You Should Care

Описание: Right now, the Rohingya Muslim minority in Burma is under attack—because of who they are.

The Rohingya have been targeted for decades. Now, in a recent surge of violence, the Burmese military is reportedly firing on civilians, raping women, burning villages and forcing them to flee their homes.

Burmese government media has used dehumanizing rhetoric, referring to Rohingya as “thorns” that needed to be removed. Tens of thousands are at risk of further mass atrocities and even genocide.

This recent bout of violence was not inevitable. authorities have the power to stop it. We must not look away.