SOAS, University of London (The School of Oriental and African Studies)

Democratisation, Securitisation and Human Rights in Burma: Where do the Rohingya fit in?

The Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy and the Equal Rights Trust invite you to a panel discussion on the present crisis faced by Rohingya in Burma, and future prospects for this stateless community in the country. The panelists will look at this issue in the context of a Burma that is haltingly moving towards democracy but still unable to move beyond the long shadow of its authoritarian regime.

Chair: Stefanie Grant – former Director of Research at Amnesty International and Research and Development branch at the office of the UN High Commission for Human Rights.

Panelists:

• Phil Rees: Reporter and TV-producer – former foreign correspondent and senior producer at the BBC
• Amalde Chickera: Head of Statelessness and Nationality Projects at Equal Rights Trust
• Maung Zarni: Visiting fellow at London School of Economics
• Tun Khin: President of Burmese Rohingya Organization UK