What Do You Know About The Rohingya?
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Who are the Rohingya?
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An armed group of soldiers in northern Myanmar (Burma).
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A stateless ethnic Muslim group forced out of Myanmar.
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A Muslim terrorist group killing innocent people in Bangladesh.
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B. A stateless ethnic Muslim group forced out of Myanmar.Explanation
Correct Answer – A stateless ethnic Muslim group forced out of Myanmar.
In 1982, a law was passed by the Burmese government stating that the Rohingya were denied citizenship in Burma. In November 2012, Human Rights Watch said that the Rohingya, who mostly reside in the Rakhine state, “faced decades of state-sponsored discrimination and abuses,” and attacks on the group often were led by state security and local government officials.”Rate this question:
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Who is Aung San Suu Kyi?
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A Rohingya Muslim who was displaced by ethnic cleansing.
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The president of Myanmar.
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A Burmese politician and Nobel Peace Prize winner.
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An independence hero who was assassinated during the Burmese government transition.
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C. A Burmese politician and Nobel Peace Prize winner.Explanation
Correct Answer – A Burmese politician and Nobel Peace Prize Winner.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s official title is state counsellor. The 70-year-old diplomat and activist became known as an international symbol of peaceful resistance in the face of oppression after spending much of her time from 1989 to 2010 in some form of detention for her work to bring democracy to military-ruled Myanmar. In 1991, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work. However, she has come under criticism lately for her failure to speak up for Myanmar’s minority ethnic groups during a time of ethnic violence in the country.Rate this question:
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How many Rohingya’s have fled military action in Myanmar and sought refuge in Bangladesh?
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15,000
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1 million
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265,000
- D.
480,000
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B. 1 millionExplanation
Correct Answer – 1 million
In August 2017, a renewed military crackdown sent a fresh wave of Rohingyas fleeing into Bangladesh. Many Rohingya men vowed to fight back. More than 100 people were killed in a week of escalating clashes between Myanmar troops, militias supporting the government and the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), formerly known as Harakah al-Yaqin. Since then, an additional 310,000 have been forced to flee their homes. United Nations human rights officials have said that Myanmar’s recent military response was disproportionate to the attacks and appears to be a “textbook example of ethnic cleansing.”Rate this question:
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How many Rohingyas – men, women, and children – have been slaughtered since August?
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1,000
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800
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10,000
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3,000
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D. 3,000Explanation
Correct Answer – 3,000 According to Bangladesh’s foreign minister, AH Mahmood Ali, unofficial sources put the death toll at 3,000. More than 310,000 Rohingyas have sought refuge in Bangladesh. Many were killed by insurgents or died before reaching Bangladesh. Those who have made it to the border have walked for days through jungles and across rivers, and many are sick or severely injured. Water, food, and medical supplies are in short supply and many aid agencies have been blocked from delivering life-saving supplies.Rate this question:
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Which of the following are the Rohingya people allowed to do without government permission?
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Travel beyond their hometown.
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Get married.
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Have more than two children.
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None of the above.
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D. None of the above.Explanation
Correct Answer – None of the above. The Rohingya are denied many of the basic human and civil rights afforded to other residents of Myanmar. They are not allowed to travel without permission, often preventing them from accessing critical health services, basic commodities and education. In 2013, Rohingyas were given a two child limit in an effort by the Myanmar government to slow population growth.Rate this question:
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