The Politics of Rohingya Ethnicity: Understanding the Debates on Rohingya in Myanmar

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Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs Pub Date : 2022-01-02 DOI:10.1080/13602004.2022.2064054

I. Zahed, B. Jenkins

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Abstract

Abstract The Myanmar (Burmese) government has imposed denationalising policies on the Rohingya Muslim population. This paper argues that the Rohingya are an ethnic group of Burma who have been living in Burma since the eighth century AD. The article confirms an understanding of Rohingya ethnicity. This study is based on primary data from expert in-depth interview and available literature. The paper examines the government’s stand about ethnic cleansing and analyses the contested arguments of Rohingya existence in the Rakhine state of Myanmar. The evidence points to the Rohingya being an ethnic group with an established culture, distinct language, traditions and history, settled in Arakan.

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罗兴亚民族政治——解读缅甸罗兴亚人之争

摘要缅甸政府对罗兴亚穆斯林人口实施了剥夺国籍的政策。本文认为，罗兴亚人是自公元八世纪以来一直生活在缅甸的一个民族。本研究基于专家深入访谈的原始数据和现有文献。本文考察了政府对种族清洗的立场，并分析了罗兴亚人在缅甸若开邦存在的争议论点。证据表明，罗兴亚人是一个拥有既定文化、独特语言、传统和历史的民族，定居在阿拉干。

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期刊介绍： Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs is a peer reviewed research journal produced by the Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs (IMMA) as part of its publication programme. Published since 1979, the journalhas firmly established itself as a highly respected and widely acclaimed academic and scholarly publication providing accurate, reliable and objective information. Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs provides a forum for frank but responsible discussion of issues relating to the life of Muslims in non-Muslim societies. The journalhas become increasingly influential as the subject of Muslim minorities has acquired added significance. About 500 million Muslims, fully one third of the world Muslim population of 1.5 billion, live as minorities in 149 countries around the globe. Even as minorities they form significant communities within their countries of residence. What kind of life do they live? What are their social, political and economic problems? How do they perceive their strengths and weakness? What above all, is their future in Islam and in the communities of their residence? The journal explores these and similar questions from the Muslim and international point of view in a serious and responsible manner.