UNAIR NEWS –Violence against ethnic Rohingya conducted by the government of Myanmar through its military makes the students who are members of the Semi Autonomous Body (BSO) SKI FH UNAIR concerned and want to discuss it.
“We as Muslims are certainly concerned about the incident.We show our concern by holding this public discussion.Actually we always hold regular discussions and this time coincides with the Rohingya issue so we wanted to study the issue. We want to know exactly what happened in Myanmar and certainly with a wider scope of discussion, “said the Head of the SKI FH .
There were three speakers in the public discussion held on September 8, Iman Prihandono, Ph.D., I Wayan Tatib SH, MS who are both lecturers of the Faculty of Law UNAIR and Firdaus Faisal representing the students’ voices.
In his presentation I Wayan Tatib highlighted this humanitarian tragedy from an international humanitarian perspective.
“What the government of Myanmar has done is categorized as genocide.If it still happens then we can sue to the international crime tribunal, “said the lecturer of International Law.
Iman then explained the tragedy of Rohingya from the eyes of international organizations.
“The participation of international organizations and institutions within the ASEAN should also play an active role in creating peace, including internal conflicts within a country,” said the head of the International Law Department.
Faisal explained about the role of students in dealing with this Rohingya tragedy.
“We as young generation should not address this from the religious aspect only assessed that this is a matter of religion only, but there is also conflict in economy, politics and other interests, “said this 5th semester student.
The conclusion of the discussion attended by 26 students is to reject the actions of Burmese government for whatever forms and reasons as it is not legally justified internationally.
The public discussion concluded with the signing session as a form of denial towards the spiritual tragedy.
Author: Pradita Desianti
Editor: Nuri Hermawan
