Rights groups call for action on anti-Muslim violence in Burma

NINETEEN non-governmental organizations have come together to sign a joint statement calling on the Burmese government to take steps to combat hate speech, reject incitements of violence and commence detailed investigations into recent religiously motivated attacks.

“The people of Myanmar elected the National League for Democracy on the basis of its campaign to uphold rule of law and human rights for all,” the statement said. The 19 organizations, consisting of groups from Yangon, Kachin State and the Mandalay Region, “call on the Government of Myanmar to deliver on its promise.” (Courtesy of asiancorrespondent.com)