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Human Rights Crisis and the Rohingya Situation in Myanmar

Summary

The European Parliament calls for urgent action to protect the Rohingya minority in Myanmar and demands reforms to discriminatory laws.
10 07.07.2016
Other
refugee
government
human rights
social policy
administrative law
international relations

Key points

  • The Rohingya minority faces severe discrimination, including being denied the right to citizenship and freedom of movement.
  • Existing citizenship laws are identified as a primary cause of statelessness for the Rohingya people.
  • Laws regarding peaceful assembly are being used to restrict political expression and detain activists.
  • Digital communication laws are being utilized to prosecute individuals for online speech that is deemed critical of the military or government.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar and the discrimination of the Rohingya people MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar and notably the situation of Rohingyas MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the situation of Rohingyas MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the situation of Rohingyas MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the situation of Rohingyas MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the situation of Rohingyas Myanmar, notably the situation of the Rohingya
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