In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the escalating violence in Myanmar, particularly focusing on the persecution of ethnic minorities, including the Rohingya. With over three million people displaced due to conflict, we explore the historical and current context of Myanmar's turmoil and the long-standing ethnic conflicts that continue to ravage the nation to see where we might focus our prayers and intentions.
We cover the geographical and historical background of Myanmar, the roots of its civil war, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis. We also discuss the plight of the...
In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the escalating violence in Myanmar, particularly focusing on the persecution of ethnic minorities, including the Rohingya. With over three million people displaced due to conflict, we explore the historical and current context of Myanmar's turmoil and the long-standing ethnic conflicts that continue to ravage the nation to see where we might focus our prayers and intentions.
We cover the geographical and historical background of Myanmar, the roots of its civil war, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis. We also discuss the plight of the Rohingya, described by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as one of the most discriminated groups in the world. We highlight the challenges faced by other ethnic minorities and the complexities of their struggles against the ruling military junta.
As the UN reports a surge in violence and displacement, we focus our prayers and intentions on the wisdom needed by international actors and the newly appointed UN Special Envoy on Myanmar, Julie Bishop, to navigate a path towards peace. Join us in holding intentions for the people of Myanmar and the international efforts to bring about lasting change.
Following this episode, we will be taking a two-week break, but we'll return in mid-June with more insights and updates. Stay tuned and stay connected with us through our Facebook group and live intention holding sessions. Thank you for listening and for being part of our collective impact.
Suggested main focus for intention this week:
As UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Julie Bishop begins her term, we might bring our main focus for this week to the challenging role she faces in seeking a path to peace:
We will that UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Julie Bishop and all international actors who may have influence over Myanmar’s military junta leadership and warring ethnic groups, will have wisdom to know how to pursue a path towards peace in that country.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:11
Initiating Change in the World
00:01:49
Understanding Myanmar’s Geography
00:03:00
Historical Roots of Conflict
00:04:22
Military Control in Myanmar
00:06:01
Ethnic Equality Struggles
00:07:50
Plight of the Rohingya
00:12:00
Other Persecuted Ethnic Minorities
00:13:47
Escalating Conflict in Rakhine
00:15:35
Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
00:17:23
Past Peace Process Failures
00:19:44
UN Special Envoy’s Daunting Task
00:21:04
Focus on Seeking Peace
00:21:54
Suggested Focus for Intention
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60144957
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-41566561
https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/rohingya-crisis
https://www.unrefugees.org/news/rohingya-refugee-crisis-explained/
https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories/stories/5-things-you-need-know-about-myanmars-humanitarian-crisis_en
https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/myanmar-history-coup-military-rule-ethnic-conflict-rohingya
https://www.tni.org/en/article/crisis-in-the-pa-o-region
https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2024/country-chapters/myanmar
https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/08/24/myanmar-no-justice-no-freedom-rohingya-5-years
https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/02/three-years-after-coup-myanmars-generals-face-existential-crisis
https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/rohingya-crisis-myanmar
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/8/bleak-milestone-un-says-3-million-forced-to-flee-in-myanmar-conflict
https://myanmarcampaignnetwork.org/situation-update/
https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/05/1149991
https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/human-rights-situation-weekly-update-may-15-21-2024-enmy
https://www.irrawaddy.com/opinion/guest-column/8-%C2%BD-lessons-for-future-peace-in-myanmar.html
https://www.9dashline.com/article/2023-myanmars-prospects-for-peace
https://eastasiaforum.org/2024/05/20/can-the-new-un-envoy-avoid-past-mediation-failures-in-myanmar/
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