Essays about: "Rohingya ethnic minority"

Found 5 essays containing the words Rohingya ethnic minority.

  1. 1. The Hidden Side of Democratization: Myanmar’s transition to democracy and ethnic violence against the Rohingya minority.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Freja Wehrling; Sofus Rønberg; [2020]
    Keywords : democratization; elections; ​ethnic violence; minorities​; ​genocide; Myanmar​; Rohingya; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper examines the connection between Myanmar’s democratic transition and ethnic violence against the Rohingya minority. This is done by using Jack Snyder’s theories on democratization and nationalism. READ MORE

  3. 2. When a region ignores a genocide : A case study of ASEAN’s prevention of the Rohingya crisis

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Natalie Gunnarsson; [2020]
    Keywords : ASEAN; Myanmar; Mass atrocity; Responsibility to protect; Prevention;

    Abstract : In August 2017, the Myanmar military initiated what the United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights called a text-book example of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya ethnic minority. In 2020, Myanmar is called to the International Court of Justice to answer to allegations of committed genocide. READ MORE

  4. 3. Leave No One Behind – But What About the ‘Scum of the Earth’? : A Discourse Analysis Based on Theories by Arendt and Agamben on Rohingya and Statelessness

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Evelina Eriksson; [2019]
    Keywords : Arendt; Agamben; Rohingya; Statelessness; Human Rights;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to understand the situation of Rohingya through the concept of statelessness and to illustrate the importance of citizenship in relation to human rights. The Rohingya minority has for a long period of time been victims of violence and discrimination by the Myanmar government and military. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gender-based violence in the refugee camps in Cox Bazar : -A case study of Rohingya women’s and girls’ exposure to gender-based violence

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Linda Nordby; [2018]
    Keywords : Rohingya; Myanmar; Burma; Rakhine; gender-based violence; sexual exploitation; trafficking; survival sex; prostitution; refugee camps; SRHR;

    Abstract : The Rohingya, an ethnic minority group that traditionally have lived in Rakhine State, Myanmar, are facing severe structural discrimination from the Myanmar state. Rohingya women and girls have experienced horrific acts of gender-based violence from the Myanmar army in Rakhine State before they fled to Bangladesh and the refugee camps in Cox Bazar area. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Role of Religion in Conflict and PeaceBuilding-The Context of Rakhine State in Myanmar

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Farhana Morshed; [2017]
    Keywords : peace and conflict; Rohingya; Role of Religion; Myanmar; Ethnic minority.;

    Abstract : The role of religion in conflict and peacebuilding has mostly been depicted in binary terms: either as a source of violence or of reconciliation. The Government of Myanmar facing serious challenges to resolve between the conflicting demands and aspirations of the Rakhine Buddhist and the Muslim communities. READ MORE