EU requests humanitarian access to Rohingya

“I am following the dramatic developments in Rakhine State and at the border region in Bangladesh closely. The European Union has raised its concerns as recently as last Friday in direct contacts with Myanmar government members” – said the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini commenting on a situation in a statement. .@FedericaMog on the latest…

Rohingya flee Rakhine State

Tens of thousands of people have fled violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state in fear of killings, rape and even massacres.   The Rohingya are the world’s largest stateless community and one of its most persecuted minorities. Forced out of their homes by ethnic violence, #RohingyaMuslims in #Myanmar need access to humanitarian assistance https://t.co/qp3xorMQsi pic.twitter.com/lw91IBxRKE —…

EU message to Rakhine State

“The issuance of the interim report of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, which was established by State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and led by Dr Kofi Annan, is an important moment for the millions of people who live there, Myanmar, neighbouring countries and the wider international community. ” – says the statement of…