Anti-Muslim Violence In Burma

EDM number 403 in 2013-14, proposed by Jeremy Corbyn on 11/07/2013.
Categorised under the topics of Asia, Religion and faith communities and Religious discrimination.

That this House expresses deep concern at the growing anti-Muslim violence in Burma; is concerned that the government of Burma has still not taken action against those inciting and organising violence; is further concerned by growing Buddhist nationalism in the country and that other religious minorities could also be targeted; is further concerned that, despite Muslims being the majority of the victims of violence, they also make up the vast majority of those being charged with violent offences; calls on the Government to significantly increase support for programmes promoting religious tolerance in Burma; and further calls on the Government to mobilise and co-ordinate an international task force to help address religious violence in Burma.

This motion has been signed by a total of 33 MPs.