Now or Never ? Is Time Running Out For Rohingya to get Citizenship?

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"The denial of citizenship to the Rohingya people is one of the foundation stones which underpins prejudice and violence against the Rohingya. Their right of citizenship is one of the top demands of Rohingya, including a key condition for refugees before returning to Burma. A new briefing ?Rohingya Citizenship. Now or Never?? published today by Burma Campaign UK warns that political developments such as Burma?s 2020 election may mean that there is only a window of 12-18 months where there is a realistic chance of a change in the 1982 Citizenship Law and all Rohingya receiving citizenship. After this time, the election cycle and political changes in the country may mean there will never again be the opportunity that exists right now..."

Source/publisher: 

Burma Campaign UK

Date of Publication: 

2018-07-23

Date of entry: 

2018-08-22

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English