Educate Malaysians on plight of Rohingya, govt urged
Human rights lawyer Eric Paulsen has urged the Malaysian government to educate the public on the plight of Rohingya refugees to combat rising hate speech. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has acknowledged the complexity of the humanitarian situation while calling for compassion.
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The treatment of refugees is a critical human rights issue that tests the balance between national policy and international humanitarian obligations.
Share Citing Najib Razak's 2016 rally in solidarity with the community, human rights lawyer Eric Paulsen says that spirit of compassion must not be lost. Lawyer Eric Paulsen said Putrajaya must condemn hate speech or vigilantism targeted at the refugee community residing in Malaysia. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A human rights lawyer has urged the government to educate Malaysians on the plight of the Rohingya, amid rising antagonism towards the refugee community in the country. Eric Paulsen, formerly Malaysia’s representative at the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, said Putrajaya must condemn hate speech or vigilantism targeted at the refugee community residing in Malaysia.
The article centers on a human rights advocate's call for government intervention and protection of a marginalized group.
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