Buthidaung, Arakan State (Rohingya Vision) – An (imprisoned) Rohingya religious scholar has been in critical condition in Buthidaung Prison for almost two weeks due to severe tortures by the Burmese (Myanmar) jail authorities, the reliable sources say.
The victim was innocent but arrested by the Border Guard Police (BGP) and sent to the prison in 2014 under the arbitrary charge of getting married to a woman without their (the BGP’s) permission. He is identified to be Mv Arafat Ahmed hails from Quarter 9 of ‘Punnya Lake’ village tract, Buthidaung Township.
An eyewitness who went to see his relative in the prison on the condition of anonymity said “he has been severely tortured. The jail authorities — Police Captain Myo Hein; and his subordinates, U Zaw Win and U Thet Naing – brutally beat him on December 14 and December 15 respectively.
His health has become critical since then. He can’t eat, get up, walk and even talk due to the tortures. He has been being fed through Tubes/Pipes since then. (Courtesy of Rohingya Vision TV)
December 30, 2015
Security Forces Beat Up and Rob Displaced Rohingyas
Minbya, Arakan state (Rohingya Vision) – The Burmese (Myanmar) Security Force locally known as ‘Hlun Htein’ severely beat up and robbed four internally displaced Rohingyas in Mrauk-U Township last Saturday, according to the reliable sources.
The internally displaced people (IDP) are currently living in ‘Thayet Oak’ IDP Camps in Minbya Township and the Security Forces belong to ‘Parin Gone’ Village Camp in Mrauk-U (Fatthar Killa) Township.
It has been reported that the Security Forces beat them up and robbed the four people while they were on their way back after buying food stuffs and other goods from ‘Pon Dauk’ village in Mrauk-U. (Courtesy of Rohingya Vision TV)
The internally displaced people (IDP) are currently living in ‘Thayet Oak’ IDP Camps in Minbya Township and the Security Forces belong to ‘Parin Gone’ Village Camp in Mrauk-U (Fatthar Killa) Township.
It has been reported that the Security Forces beat them up and robbed the four people while they were on their way back after buying food stuffs and other goods from ‘Pon Dauk’ village in Mrauk-U. (Courtesy of Rohingya Vision TV)
Thirty days to shore up Thai justice after conviction of Myanmar workers: The Nation
The appeal period for the Myanmar accused in the Koh Tao case affords a chance to overcome public suspicion.
Myanmar commander in chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has taken the unusual step of asking Thai authorities to re-examine the case against two Myanmar nationals convicted of rape and murder on Koh Tao, in what amounts to another blow to international confidence in the Thai justice system. It also provides a test for relations between these two countries, at a time when both are engaged in a process of democratic reform.
It is rare for leaders in Naypyitaw to express concern over the fate of citizens who find themselves in trouble abroad. Thailand is home to about three million workers from Myanmar, many of them undocumented migrants, but little attention has been paid to their plight at the hands of our justice system. (Courtesy of The Straits Times)
Myanmar commander in chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has taken the unusual step of asking Thai authorities to re-examine the case against two Myanmar nationals convicted of rape and murder on Koh Tao, in what amounts to another blow to international confidence in the Thai justice system. It also provides a test for relations between these two countries, at a time when both are engaged in a process of democratic reform.
It is rare for leaders in Naypyitaw to express concern over the fate of citizens who find themselves in trouble abroad. Thailand is home to about three million workers from Myanmar, many of them undocumented migrants, but little attention has been paid to their plight at the hands of our justice system. (Courtesy of The Straits Times)
World's other refugee crisis is about to begin, again
BANGKOK, Thailand — Southeast Asia is bracing for a new “sailing season.” It’s a benign-sounding expression for one of the region’s most perilous annual events.
Starting late in the year, when monsoons recede and seas grow calmer, tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar make a grim decision. They choose to sail eastward on creaky boats run by callous smuggling syndicates. Their goal: securing underground work in Thailand or Malaysia, even though both nations warn them to stay away.
Many die at sea. Those who do not are often swept into mafia-run human trafficking rings infamous for rape, extortion and burying those who can’t pay ransoms in jungle graves.
But the risk is deemed worth it among many Rohingya who, in recent years, have decided the danger is preferable to remaining in their homeland. (Courtesy of usatoday.com)
Starting late in the year, when monsoons recede and seas grow calmer, tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar make a grim decision. They choose to sail eastward on creaky boats run by callous smuggling syndicates. Their goal: securing underground work in Thailand or Malaysia, even though both nations warn them to stay away.
Many die at sea. Those who do not are often swept into mafia-run human trafficking rings infamous for rape, extortion and burying those who can’t pay ransoms in jungle graves.
But the risk is deemed worth it among many Rohingya who, in recent years, have decided the danger is preferable to remaining in their homeland. (Courtesy of usatoday.com)
Kedah immigration arrest 48 illegals from Myanmar and Indonesia
ALOR SETAR, Dec 29 ― The Kedah Immigration Department detained 48 illegal immigrants who were Myanmar and Indonesian nationals in an “Ops Sapu” conducted around Alor Setar, early this morning.
Its director, Mohamad Yusri Hashim said in the operations at 2am, checks were conducted on a workers' hostel and rental premises in Alor Setar.
“The checks were conducted at the Mergong and Jalan Telok Wanjah Industrial Areas, resulting in 48 illegal immigrants comprising 39 Myanmar men and nine Indonesian men aged between 23 and 50 years being detained. (Courtesy of Malay Mail Online)
Its director, Mohamad Yusri Hashim said in the operations at 2am, checks were conducted on a workers' hostel and rental premises in Alor Setar.
“The checks were conducted at the Mergong and Jalan Telok Wanjah Industrial Areas, resulting in 48 illegal immigrants comprising 39 Myanmar men and nine Indonesian men aged between 23 and 50 years being detained. (Courtesy of Malay Mail Online)
Get a taste of Myanmar at Dilli Haat
As the 30th edition of its annual crafts festival is set to ring in the New Year at Dilli Haat, the highlight of the festival would be artworks from Myanmar along with works of 170 craftspeople from villages, and cities across India.
Held by Dastkari Haat Samiti, the mela will see shell craft, basketry, mat weaving, handloom textile weaving, hyacinth grass weaving and jewellery by craftswomen from Myanmar. It will be bringing together exciting crafts talent and traditions in never-seen-before avatars, a rare demo.
The women will exhibit the world famous Pathein umbrellas, puppets, velvet slippers, lacquer work and jade items. The ferstival is supported by the external affairs ministry, the Indian embassy in Myanmar, Corriandar Leaf, Yangon and Air India. Myanmar artists will also be joining hands for a crafts and skill development workshop too.
“The Samiti has constantly worked towards expanding opportunities for craftspeople as conservationists of Indian heritage. The Samiti’s artisan-members have travelled all over and collaborated with local artisans in other developing nations to create utility-based and market-friendly products. We aim similar participation for the Myanmar crafts as well,” said Dastkari Haat Samiti founder Jaya Jaitly. (Courtesy of thestatesman.com)
Held by Dastkari Haat Samiti, the mela will see shell craft, basketry, mat weaving, handloom textile weaving, hyacinth grass weaving and jewellery by craftswomen from Myanmar. It will be bringing together exciting crafts talent and traditions in never-seen-before avatars, a rare demo.
The women will exhibit the world famous Pathein umbrellas, puppets, velvet slippers, lacquer work and jade items. The ferstival is supported by the external affairs ministry, the Indian embassy in Myanmar, Corriandar Leaf, Yangon and Air India. Myanmar artists will also be joining hands for a crafts and skill development workshop too.
“The Samiti has constantly worked towards expanding opportunities for craftspeople as conservationists of Indian heritage. The Samiti’s artisan-members have travelled all over and collaborated with local artisans in other developing nations to create utility-based and market-friendly products. We aim similar participation for the Myanmar crafts as well,” said Dastkari Haat Samiti founder Jaya Jaitly. (Courtesy of thestatesman.com)
Min Aung Hlaing wades into ruling controversy
Gen Min Aung Hlaing, commander-in-chief of the Myanmar armed forces, has stepped into the public eye in regard to Thai-Myanmar relations following the Koh Tao verdict.
He has asked Thailand for a "review of the evidence" against the two convicted men, the state-run New Light of Myanmar newspaper reported.
Regarding the verdict, we believe and hope that Thai authorities will proceed fairly with the case in accordance with the law," the Irrawaddy quoted in a message from the commander-in-chief's official Facebook page.
Here is a brief look at Gen Min Aung Hlaing's contacts in the context of Thai politics. (Courtesy of Bangkok Post: News)
He has asked Thailand for a "review of the evidence" against the two convicted men, the state-run New Light of Myanmar newspaper reported.
Regarding the verdict, we believe and hope that Thai authorities will proceed fairly with the case in accordance with the law," the Irrawaddy quoted in a message from the commander-in-chief's official Facebook page.
Here is a brief look at Gen Min Aung Hlaing's contacts in the context of Thai politics. (Courtesy of Bangkok Post: News)
Two Myanmar nationals found dead
Two Myanmar nationals were found dead with stab wounds at one of the street stalls in Jalan 5/62 A, Bandar Manjalara here, early this morning.
The bodies were found on the ground with stab wounds at about 6.30am.
Sentul district police chief ACP R. Munusamy said the two victims were identified as 34-year-old Kumar and 42-year-old Saw, believed to be the owner of the stall and a customer respectively.
According to him, Kumar had 12 stab wounds while Saw had 18.
“Police did not find any weapon at the scene and the bodies were sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for post-mortem,” he said.
He, however, refused to reveal the motive for the killing and said that the investigation was ongoing. (Courtesy of The Rakyat Post)
The bodies were found on the ground with stab wounds at about 6.30am.
Sentul district police chief ACP R. Munusamy said the two victims were identified as 34-year-old Kumar and 42-year-old Saw, believed to be the owner of the stall and a customer respectively.
According to him, Kumar had 12 stab wounds while Saw had 18.
“Police did not find any weapon at the scene and the bodies were sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for post-mortem,” he said.
He, however, refused to reveal the motive for the killing and said that the investigation was ongoing. (Courtesy of The Rakyat Post)
Where are the women in Myanmar’s peace process?
Women have been consistently excluded from Myanmar’s peace negotiations and their continued absence could undermine the success of the talks aimed at ending long-running ethnic conflicts that have displaced more than half a million people, women’s rights activists say.
The exclusion at talks of representatives of more than half of Myanmar’s population is particularly egregious given that women have suffered disproportionately in the wars that have raged in the country’s borderlands for more than half a century.
Rape and sexual violence, especially of ethnic women and girls, are rampant and well-documented, and human rights groups have accused the Myanmar army of committing abuses with impunity in conflict zones.
“The long-term impact of conflicts are on women,” Nang Raw Zakhung, a female activist from conflict-torn Kachin state told Myanmar Now.
“Even if it is the men who die or are wounded in the conflict, it’s the women - wives and mothers - who have to look after the rest of the family,” added Zakhung, assistant director of Shalom (Nyein) Foundation and one of the few women who have been involved in the peace process in her role as technical advisor to the coordinating team set up by ethnic armed groups.
The nationwide peace process, underway since 2011, has been wholly male-dominated with women barely visible, despite a rhetoric of inclusiveness. (Courtesy of Mizzima)
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