Rohingya Muslims Massacre
The Rohingya people practice Sunni Islam with elements of Sufi worship. Because the government (Myanmar) restricts educational opportunities for them, many pursue fundamental Islamic studies as their only educational option. The Rohingya of Myanmar Mosques and religious schools are present in most villages. Traditionally, men pray in congregations and women pray at home. According to Amnesty International, the Muslim Rohingya people have continued to suffer from human rights violations under the Burmese Buddhist junta since 1978, and many have fled to neighboring Bangladesh as a result:. "The Rohingyas’ freedom of movement is severely restricted and the vast majority of them have effectively been denied Burma citizenship. They are also subjected to various forms of extortion and arbitrary taxation; land confiscation; forced eviction and house destruction; and financial restrictions on marriage. Rohingyas continue to be used as forced labourers on roads and at military ca...