Preventing Genocidal Threats against the Rohingyas: United Nations in Perspective

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1. Introduction
2. Conceptualizing Genocidal Threat and the Responsibilities of the UN
3. Understanding Genocidal Threats on the Rohingyas
4. The UN's Responses to Prevent the Genocidal Threats on the Rohingyas
5. Understanding Fault Lines
6. Conclusion

Preventing Genocidal Threats against the Rohingyas: United Nations in Perspective

Author: Syeda Tanzia Sultana & Shah Muhammad Salahuddin

DOI Link: https://www.doi.org/10.56888/BIISSj2023v42nS1a2

ABSTRACT

The United Nations (UN) has uttered the words "never again!" repeatedly throughout history after failing to prevent genocidal threats in different parts of the world. Unfortunately, this pledge has been broken again through the grave human rights abuse of the ethnic Rohingya community in Myanmar. With genocidal intent, Myanmar authority has continued violating their human rights. As a result, these persecuted Rohingyas have fled to neighbouring countries. Moreover, in Rakhine State, the Rohingya community is continuously facing a genocidal threat. Though the UN and its agencies have presented in Myanmar since the 1950s, genocidal threats are visible till now. Against this backdrop, the paper argues that though the UN has been at the forefront of the response, it has yet to undertake proper initiatives to prevent genocidal threats and protect the Rohingya population in the Rakhine State. Thus, conceptualizing the atrocities against Rohingya as genocidal threats, the paper analyzes the responses and identifies the fault lines of the UN to prevent it.

BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

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