100: Burma and the Rohingya Genocide

John Pinna engages in an illuminating discussion with Simon Billenness and Lucky Karim regarding the persecution faced by the Rohingya people in Myanmar. Simon provides historical context about the oppression and genocide endured by the Rohingya minority, while Lucky shares poignant personal anecdotes about her experiences as a Rohingya refugee, shedding light on the manifold challenges confronting the community. The three explore advocacy campaigns aimed at raising awareness of the Rohingyas' plight and providing increased assistance to Rohingya refugees and repatriation efforts. Potential areas for future collaboration between their respective organizations and Muslims International are considered in depth. The possibility of leveraging US strategic interests in the region to generate political momentum for regime change in Myanmar is also debated. Overall, the conversation covers the key topics related to the human rights crisis facing the Rohingya people.