Myanmar rights groups demand full restoration of Rohingya citizenship ahead of 8th anniversary of exodus
They also demand Rohingya representation at a UN meeting next month
Non-governmental and rights organisations in Myanmar have demanded the restoration of full citizenship of persecuted Rohingya people in the country ahead of a high-level meeting at the United Nations on minority groups, including Muslims, reports The Irrawaddy.
A group of 58 NGOs in Myanmar, including Amnesty International, have also sought representation of the Rohingya in the UN meeting scheduled for 30 September.
Alongside pressing for full restoration of Rohingya citizenship, the organisations have urged the conference to focus on economic, social, and political rights for all citizens, with an emphasis on accountability and solutions.
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The demands came ahead of the 8th anniversary of the widespread atrocities against the Rohingya populace in Myanmar's Rakhine state allegedly by the country's military. On 25 August 2017, more than 7 lakh Rohingya fled their homeland for Bangladesh following a brutal crackdown by Myanmar's armed forces.
The Rohingya have continued to face ongoing dangers, oppression, and persecution in Myanmar, says The Irrawaddy report.
The NGOs noted that the restrictions on movement and aid blockages by Myanmar's military have led to increased food shortages and growing concerns over the health conditions of Rohingyas, the report adds.
