Thursday, September 3, 2009

More help needed for Burmese in Malaysia: Amnesty

More help needed for Burmese in Malaysia: Amnesty

Amnesty International is calling for more assistance to be given to the estimated 90,000 Burmese asylum seekers living illegally in Malaysia.

The group says most of the refugees are from ethnic minorities who have fled violence and persecution in Burma. However, because Malaysia has never signed the UN Refugee Convention, the Burmese people are not recognised as refugees and often end up working illegally or being detained in overcrowded centres.

Presenter: Liam Cochrane
Speakers: Dr Graeme Thom, co-ordinator for Amnesty International Australia

Listen: Windows Media

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/connectasia/stories/200909/s2675392.htm

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