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BURMESE ROHINGYA ORGANISATION UK (BROUK)

10 Station Road, Walthamstow, London E17 8AA

Tel: +44 2082 571 143, e-mail : info@brouk.co.uk, web : www.brouk.co.uk

27thNovember 2013

Rohingya Representative Briefed at United Nations in Geneva

Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) President Tun Khin gave a briefing on the situation of

Rohingya at United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. He was invited to make the presentation at the Forum

on Minority Issues Sixth session Beyond freedom of religion or belief, guaranteeing the rights of

religious minorities.

The session took place on 26thand 27thNovember, examining effective practices to ensure the protection

and promotion of the identity of religious minorities so that they can freely maintain and develop their

religious and cultural practices and traditions.

Professor Heiner Bielefeldt, the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, also gave a

presentation on: The rights of religious minorities.

Around 500 people attended the forum, including delegates from all over the world. BROUK President Tun

Khin said It is a great honor to speak at the UN Minority Forum and a welcome opportunity to raise

awareness about the Rohingya people.

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BROUK Presidents Recommendations for action:

1) An Independent International InvestigationThe commission established by the government of Burma did not address issues of accountability and

justice. An independent international investigation will not only help establish the truth, but also help

prevent further attacks as for the first time those responsible will fear being held accountable.

2) International observers will improve security situationRohingya in Rakhine State are living in constant fear of attack. An increase in international observers on

the ground will help prevent further attacks, and can act as an early warning system if new violent attacks

seem imminent.

3) More aid and increased humanitarian accessAlthough aid access has improved, there is still not enough aid reaching the people internally displaced by

violence. As a result, conditions are dire and unnecessary additional suffering is caused.

4) Stop Hate SpeechThose inciting hatred and violence are well known in Burma, but no action has been taken against them.

Pressure must be placed on the government to take action against those inciting hatred and violence againstMuslims.

5) Repeal of the 1982 Citizenship LawThe 1982 Citizenship Laws needs to be repealed or revised. It is legally underpins much of the

discrimination against the Rohingya.

6) To Re-open Mosques and Religious schoolsSince June 2012 many mosques and religious schools were ordered to close by government authorities.

Pressure must be applied to reopen those mosques and religious schools.

Tun Khin highlighted immediate release of hundreds of Rohingya prisoners jailed without a fair trial, anend to the use of torture and beating of Rohingya prisoners, and programs to begin a process of

reconciliation between Rohingya and Rakhine.

For more information please contact Tun Khin +447888714866