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The Rohingya tribe has been talked about a lot
lately, especially in Indonesia. But do you know who they are? They are an
ethnic minority group from Myanmar, in the Rakhine state. So far, they have
experienced a journey and history that is quite difficult and full of
challenges. To find out more, this article will certainly try to explore the
historical facts of the Rohingya tribe, and how they ended up fleeing to
Indonesia.
A.
Origin of the Rohingya Tribe
The Rohingya are a minority group that is
predominantly Muslim, and the language they speak is Rohingya. Although they
have lived in the Rakhine region since the 7th century, the Rohingya are not
recognized as citizens of Myanmar and face discrimination.
The Rakhine region is said to be very strategic
which is the center of trade in Myanmar. And through this trade, of course many
migrants from all over the world, especially the Arabs, entered the region. So
that the Rohingya ethnicity was created from Muslim traders from the Arabs who
settled there.
B.
Controversy in Myanmar
Around the beginning of the 21st century,
there was a conflict between the Rohingya tribe and the Myanmar government,
which became increasingly fierce. The Myanmar government, claiming and denying
the Rohingya's citizenship, imposed discriminatory policies on them. These
included restrictions on citizenship rights, freedom of movement, and access to
basic services.
C.
Violence and Vagrancy
And around 2017, their situation and
conditions became worse and worse. Because when a series of Rohingya militant
attacks on Myanmar's security posts were met with cruel treatment or actions
from the military. This certainly triggered a wave of violence and then mass
expulsion of the Rohingya tribe. Thousands were killed, their homes destroyed,
and tens of thousands fled to nearby countries.
D.
Travel to Indonesia
Mostly, a number of Rohingya refugees seek
safety and find refuge in neighboring countries. These countries include
Bangladesh, Malaysia and Indonesia. They do so out of necessity, despite the
dangerous journey of having to cross waters in often unseaworthy boats, facing
the risk of losing their lives on the way.
E.
Challenges and living conditions in Indonesia
After they managed to enter Indonesia, the
Rohingya tribe certainly did not find it easy to enter and settle down without
permission and so on. They had to face various challenges. These include legal
uncertainty and limited access to basic services such as education and
healthcare. Most of them can live in refugee centers, and try to rebuild their
lives while struggling for equal recognition and rights.
F.
Government and Humanitarian Organization
Response
The Indonesian government and a number of
humanitarian organizations have certainly tried and tried to provide assistance
to Rohingya refugees. However, there is still much work to be done to improve
their conditions. This humanitarian challenge highlights the importance of
regional and international cooperation in handling the refugee crisis.
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Conclusion
The history of the Rohingya tribe certainly
reflects a serious humanitarian tragedy. The reason is, in the face of great
challenges, both the Rohingya tribe and recipient countries such as Indonesia
need to work together to find a fair and sustainable solution that will
improve. And the International Community should also participate in providing
support and assistance for those who are suffering from conflict and expulsion
in their country, Myanmar.
What do you think? Hopefully this information
can add to your knowledge. Thank you very much.
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