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Context:
- India’s stand on the deportation of the Rohingya refugee.
Introduction:
- Germany welcomed the refugees from Syria in 2015.
- It dramatically increased Germany’s prestige and stature in the world.
Where the Rohingyas belong to?
- The Rohingyas are the world’s most persecuted ethnic Muslim community.
- They have lived in the Rakhine province of Myanmar.
- They are about 1 million in numbers.
What is the Rohingyas crisis in Myanmar?
- The Myanmar Army has used attacks (through the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army) to launch ever widening crackdowns on the Rohingya.
- Recently, tens of thousands have fled Rakhine and crossed the border into Bangladesh.
What is India’s stand on the Rohingyas?
- As per the government’s statement; it is planning to deport all Rohingyas who already live in this country.
What was India’s attitude towards refugees from neighboring countries in the past?
- India accepted Tibetans, East Pakistanis, and Sri Lankans in the past.
Criticism:
- India should welcome the Rohingyas irrespective of their religion.
- Any suspected link of radicalized Rohingyas with a global terrorist group should be validated by the intelligence and security agencies.
- Although India is not a signatory to the 1951 United Nations Convention on the Status of Refugees; it should act cautiously considering its big power aspirations.
