The Law And Policy Reforms Myanmar Needs To Combat Intolerance And Discrimination Based On Religion Or Belief

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"The recent atrocities perpetrated against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar (and against other religious minorities in Myanmar) require investigation and the prosecution of those responsible. The atrocities have included the forcible deportation of over 700,000 people from Myanmar to Bangladesh “through a range of coercive acts and that great suffering or serious injury has been inflicted on the Rohingya through violating their right of return to their state of origin.” The International Criminal Court (ICC) is already looking into the atrocities after on November 14, 2019, Pre-Trial Chamber III authorized the Prosecutor to proceed with an investigation. The court has recognized its jurisdiction to consider the situation despite the fact that Myanmar is not a party to the Rome Statute. Similarly, the International Court of Justice (the ICJ) will be considering the atrocities perpetrated in Myanmar, after the Gambia initiated proceedings against Myanmar. Yet, it will take many years before some of those responsible for the atrocities face justice. However, the long pursuit of justice should not distract us from advocating that other steps be taken to ensure that the minorities that were targeted by the recent atrocities are safe in Myanmar and can re-establish their lives..."

Creator/author: 

Ewelina U. Ochab

Source/publisher: 

"Forbes" (USA)

Date of Publication: 

2019-11-18

Date of entry: 

2019-11-24

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  • Individual Documents

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Countries: 

Myanmar, Bangladesh

Language: 

English

Resource Type: 

text

Text quality: 

    • Good