Hollywood heartthrob hero Angelina Jolie has condemned the ongoing repression against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. At the same time, the country’s leader and peace Nobel winner Aung San Suu Kyi has called for closure of violence and not silent.
“It is absolutely clear that the army will have to stop violence and allow the refugees to return to their own country,” said Queen’s Weekly Weekly Quote Ulyt Am Saantag on Sunday. Rohingyas should be given citizenship rights.
The US actress said, “We all want Aung San Suu Kyi to be human voice in this situation.”
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is facing criticism all over the world for condemning Rakhine violence.
Rohingyas of Myanmar have long been victims of widespread discrimination in the country. They are targeted at religious violence in 2012. More than 100 Rohingya Muslims were killed; About 40,000 Rohingyas are displaced.
UNHCR, UN refugee agency on Saturday, said about 410,000 Rohingyas entered the country in recent Rakhine violence. Most of them are women and children.
