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"Amidst the political and humanitarian crises faced by Rohingya people in Arakan, a powerful tropical
cyclone had made its landfall in Arakan, setting off a new wave of humanitarian crises in several
townships in the Arakan state. On the political side, the date for the General Election in Myanmar is set
for 8 November, 2015. While the ruling military?s USDP-dominated Government continues to deny the
basic rights and citizenship of Rohingya and reject their ethnic identity, it has renewed its old strategy — reminiscent to what USDP did in the 2010 General Election — to secure the votes from Rohingya.
Simultaneously, the main opposition party of the Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi?s National League for
Democracy, reportedly has also taken dramatic steps against Muslims in Myanmar. Currently, the
Rohingya are not in the voters? list issued by the Government...".....Written NGO statements to the 29th Session of UN Human Rights Council." .....Written NGO statement to the 30th Session of UN Human Rights Council.
Source/publisher:
Maarij Foundation for Peace and Development via UN Human Rights Council (A/HRC/30/NGO/60)
Date of Publication:
2015-09-04
Date of entry:
2015-09-15
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English
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