Burmese Junta kills Muslims in Yangon and Arson Attacks Mosque in Sagaing
Burmese Junta kills Muslims
in Yangon and Arson Attacks Mosque in Sagaing
20 May 2022 - London/Yangon -
The Burmese military has increased its attacks on marginalised minorities
throughout the country since the coup in February 2021. These incidents
escalated yet again on 20 May when the Burmese army set fire to the homes
and mosque in Innywa Village, Kathar District, Northern Sagaing
Region. A Muslim girl (Sofia) and her uncle were shot and
killed by Junta’s thugs (ThwayThaut) in Yangon in a separate event. One
other person was injured in the incident. BHRN calls on all nations to
heed these warnings of another potential mass atrocities in Myanmar
before it happens.
Innywa Mosque before the arson attack
Innywa location on map
Innywa Mosque after arson attack
Ms Sofia, a Burmese Muslim university student who was shot
and killed by Junta's Thug on 19 May 2022.
“The world cannot sit idly by and allow
further atrocities in Burma. What happened to the Rohingya will happen to
any minority mainly Muslims and Christians minorities. The efforts by the
international community so far have not altered the Junta’s course or
stopped them from attacking civilians. If the world put only a fraction
of the effort into Burma that they have into Ukraine, we can avert these atrocities,”
said BHRN’s Executive Director, Kyaw Win.
The Burmese military frequently uses
arson attacks on minority areas. The intentional killing of civilians is
unacceptable and targeting anyone for their religious and ethnic
background is especially atrocious. Similarly, civilians have regularly
been shot arbitrarily by the military in areas where no conflict or armed
groups are present. BHRN has documented, since 2021 uprising started, 63
Burmese Muslim were killed by the Junta until 19 May 2022.
BHRN calls on the international community
to increase the severity of sanctions on Burma, emphasizing all
enterprises that the military directly profits from, particularly their
energy sector. All nations must establish a global arms embargo to
prevent the military from resupplying weapons that they will use to harm
and kill innocent civilians. The crisis in Ukraine has shown the power
the world has when it chooses to act, we must be willing to do the same
for Burma.
Organisation’s Background
BHRN is based in London, operates across
Burma and works for human rights, minority rights and religious freedom
in Burma. BHRN has played a crucial role advocating for human rights and
religious freedom with politicians and world leaders.
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