The Rohingyas: Inside Myanmar’s Genocide by Azeem Ibrahim

The Rohingyas: Inside Myanmar’s Genocide by Azeem Ibrahim is a harrowing and meticulously researched account of one of the most persecuted minorities in the world—the Rohingya people of Myanmar. The book exposes the historical roots, political dynamics, and human suffering behind what has been described as a modern-day genocide. Synopsis Ibrahim traces the Rohingyas’ history in Myanmar, examining how colonial legacies, ethnic nationalism, and religious intolerance gradually stripped them of rights and citizenship. He documents the systematic campaigns of violence, displacement, and marginalization inflicted upon the Rohingya community, culminating in mass atrocities and refugee crises. Drawing on interviews, field research, and international reports, the book situates the Rohingya tragedy within Myanmar’s broader political context and the failures of the global community to intervene effectively. Key Features & Themes

• Historical Roots: How the Rohingya became stateless in their own land.
• Systematic Persecution: Policies of exclusion, violence, and denial of rights.
• Genocide Analysis: The stages of ethnic cleansing and mass atrocities.
• Global Inaction: International response and the failures of humanitarian intervention.
• Human Voices: First-hand accounts of suffering, resilience, and survival.

Why Read It?

• Provides one of the most comprehensive studies of the Rohingya crisis.
• Essential for understanding ethnic violence, statelessness, and genocide in the modern world.
• Combines historical analysis with urgent human rights advocacy.
• A crucial resource for students, policymakers, and anyone concerned with global justice.

The Rohingyas: Inside Myanmar’s Genocide is a powerful and unsettling narrative that sheds light on an overlooked tragedy, demanding recognition and action from the global community.