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Time for debate or Reconciliation?

Dr.Abid Bahar                                                                                                          News By Kaladan press Time and again, in the past we asked Aye Chan, Aye Kyaw and Ashin Nayaka, the xenophob trio to have an open debate about why they had to call Rohingyas as "foreigners" or as "Influx Viruses." They remained silent for years. They knew their arguments were fundamentally flawed. Their arguments were based on racism. Their such works and activities were documented and they were found to be the promoters of ethnic violence in Arakan. Based on the merit of their works, instead of bringing them for debate they should be brought to justice through the International Criminal Court. Their place shouldn't be a conference room in a civilized country but they should be placed in the the confinement of a jail. They helped promote ethnic unrest in Arakan. Aye Kyaw was instrumental in the adaptation of the 1982 Citizenship Law. If we ha

Rohingya held “The Rohingya Global day for Action”

Chittagong, Bangladesh:  Rohingya from exile had held “The Rohingya Global day for Action” with demonstration in front of Burmese Embassy, or gathering in the home, office where the situation is not favorable to organize demonstration and self-sitting for hunger-strike on September 15, according to sources from worldwide. Rohingya, Burmese ethnic groups (Kachin, Karen, Chin) and democratic activists participated the Demonstration in London," The Rohingya Global day for Action" Around 200 Rohingya, Burmese ethnic groups (Kachin, Karen, Chin) and democratic activists including the organizations including Burma Campaign UK, 88 Generation Students, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Burma Democratic Concern and Burmese Muslim Association UK, protested outside Burmese Embassy in London the United Kingdom on 15 September 2011 at 12:00 – 13:30, according to Tun Khin , President, Burmese Rohingya Organization – UK (BROUK). Rohingya, Burmese ethnic groups (Kachin, Karen, Chin) and

Rohingya held “The Rohingya Global day for Action”

Chittagong, Bangladesh: Rohingya from exile had held “The Rohingya Global day for Action” with demonstration in front of Burmese Embassy, or gathering in the home, office where the situation is not favorable to organize demonstration and self-sitting for hunger-strike on September 15, according to sources from worldwide. Rohingya, Burmese ethnic groups (Kachin, Karen, Chin) and democratic activists participated the Demonstration in London," The Rohingya Global day for Action" Around 200 Rohingya, Burmese ethnic groups (Kachin, Karen, Chin) and democratic activists including the organizations including Burma Campaign UK, 88 Generation Students, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Burma Democratic Concern and Burmese Muslim Association UK, protested outside Burmese Embassy in London the United Kingdom on 15 September 2011 at 12:00 – 13:30, according to Tun Khin , President, Burmese Rohingya Association – UK. Rohingya, Burmese ethnic groups (Kachin, Karen, Chin) and democratic act

Global Protest for Rohingya Rights in Burma

15 September 2011:  More than 100 people rallied in front of the Burmese Embassy in London, UK to show solidarity in condemning human rights violations against Rohingyas in Burma. Global Protest for Rohingya Rights in Burma In today's protest organised as part of the global action for the Rohingyas, the new government of Burma led by ex-Gen President Thein Sein is denounced for its 'baseless and concocted' allegation in the current political forum in Naypyidaw. Demonstration in front of Burma Embassy, London Tun Khin, Chairman of the  Burmese Rohingya Organisation  UK, said: "We are here today to condemn Thein Sein's government because the Rohingyas are accused of being 'illegal immigrants', denied rights of citizenship, and attempted to completely eliminate the whole communities through ethnic cleansing." Speaking to  Chinland Guardian , Tun Khin said: "I would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all the people today for