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Poet, Author and Global Governance Graduate from University of Waterloo

Ontario, Canada
Joined November 2016
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The Biden administration finally to declare Myanmar army committed genocide against Rohingya. I am a survivor and read my story for fuller sense of what Myanmar’s genocide is; amazon.fr/Leffacement-Emilie… #RohingyaGenocide #WhatIsHappeningInMyanmar
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When I remember the little boy I once was, I see a stranger who haunts my nostalgic reveries. It is as though happiness existed in fragments. I remember eagerly awaiting the arrival of summer, when fields were bare and the farmers had finished harvesting their crops. The joy of running barefoot on the barely tilled earth. My heart racing, temples pounding, the first droplets of sweat on my forehead … and the infinite horizon in front of me, without any borders. An excerpt from my memoir Eradication, amp.scroll.in/article/108764…
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Drowning We are drowning in the wave of violence and hatred in Myanmar. We are drowning in the ocean of hostility in displacement. We are drowning in the sea of ASEAN’s ignorance. We are drowning in the tide of global indifference. We are drowning not by water, but by your silence. -On November 9, a boat carrying Rohingya people fleeing Myanmar has capsized near the Thai-Malaysian maritime border, killing at least 11 people and leaving hundreds missing. Photo: Tahasinur Rahman
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Mayyu Ali paints a picture of naive halcyon days in Arakan spent running to the Purma River, playing in bamboo forests, and watching morning mist settle on the Mayu Mountains. english.dvb.no/eradication-a…
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Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) “A devastating, lyrical, and vital memoir that refuses to let history bury the living. Mayyu Ali’s pen does what no weapon can — it keeps his people alive”
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“How far would you go to protect your culture and identity when everything around you is being erased?” I wouldn’t indulge in romantic notions of travelling to the moon or another universe. But I would definitely return my homeland ~ Arakan and then travel to countries where our community members reside and educate our children and youth about Rohingya culture and identity and empower them to preserve it for future generations. Please order your copy here; amazon.in/Eradication-Poet-H…. #RohingyaGenocide #RohingyaBook #RohingyaMemoir Photo credit: Ruhi Goel
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Recently, India has forcibly sent back hundreds of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar and Bangladesh, with some reportedly being thrown into the open sea and abandoned. Thousands of Rohingya refugees remain in India, where they are frequently subjected to persecution, torture, and detention by the authorities. Furthermore, a fresh wave of xenophobia against Rohingya refugees has emerged. In such inhuman situation, a book alone may not be enough, but educating people about the truth and reality can make a significant difference. I am heartened to see that readers in India are gaining a more nuanced understanding of the Rohingya genocide from my memoir, one that differs from the portrayal in the media. You can order a copy here, amazon.in/Eradication-Poet-H…. #RohingyaGenocide #RohingyaBook #RohingyaMemoir
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“They could very well erase my name, my identity, my culture, but writing would allow me to leave an indelible mark on the world.” -Eradication, Page 48. Please order your copy; amazon.in/Eradication-Poet-H…. #RohingyaGenocide #rohingyabook #RohingyaMemoir Photo credit: Queenoftreasures.com
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There is a genocide that began in Southeast Asia four decades ago. A genocide that the world has almost forgotten. A genocide that is still ongoing. A genocide that systematically targeted a minority. The Rohingya. Myself. Please order your copy here; amazon.in/Eradication-Poet-H…. #RohingyaGenocide #RohingyaBook #RohingyaMemoir
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After two years of dedicated efforts and patience, I am pleased to announce that the English edition of my memoir, "Eradication", is forthcoming through @PanMacIndia. You should not miss this book, not merely because it comprises personal, firsthand accounts of the recent genocide, but also because it is a narrative told and written by myself, a survivor. #RohingyaGenocide #RohingyaMemoir #RohingyaNerrative
In observance of Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day (25 August), we present ERADICATION by Mayyu Ali, co-authored by Emilie Lopes and translated by Siba Barkataki.
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Htan Shauk Kan Massacre On May 2, 2024, the Arakan Army (AA) massacred at least 600 Rohingya in Htan Shauk Kan (Hoinya Seeri) village, Buthidaung Township. Among the victims were babies, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The scale and cruelty of this atrocity cannot be ignored. Justice must be served.
Htan Shauk Kan Massacre On May 2, 2024, the Arakan Army (AA) massacred at least 600 Rohingya in Htan Shauk Kan (Hoinya Seeri) village, Buthidaung Township. Among the victims were babies, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The scale and cruelty of this atrocity cannot be ignored. Justice must be served.
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Argentina Court issues arrest warrant for Rohingya genocide perpetrators including the Myanmar military commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing @brouklondon This is a historical step toward justice for the Rohingya people. #RohingyaGenocide #ArrestWarrant #WhatIsHappeningInMyanmar
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“Anything is possible”
Many young refugees think they can’t achieve anything ... I want to show them that even as a refugee, you can dream big - Faruk Arian, Rohingya bodybuilder scmp.com/week-asia/people/ar…
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Investigate Arakan Army’s Filmed Execution of Prisoners of War
New leaked video footage analyzed by @FortifyRights shows Arakan Army (AA) soldiers & plain-clothed men torturing & cutting the throats of two detainees. The Int’l Criminal Court should investigate war crimes committed by the AA in Rakhine State, Myanmar. fortifyrights.org/mya-inv-20…
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May this year bring the throne of justice to the oppressed Rohingya population in Myanmar! Happy New Year! #Rohingya #Genocide #Myanmar
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The ICC Prosecutor stated that there’re “…non-Rohingya civilians…” who supported to the crimes against the Rohingya. Several documented “non-Rohingya civilians” involved in the crimes committed against the Rohingya, notably including Rakhine ethnic leaders and some now NUG ministers. All individuals found responsible in these crimes should be held accountable and punished. #RohingyaGenocide #Myanmar
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Justice requires time, but it ultimately prevails. Today, the survivors of the genocide are beginning to heal their wounds and hold their heads high. We await with anticipation the court's decision regarding the issuance of the arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing. #RohingyaGenocide #Justice
#ICC Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC announces an application for a warrant of arrest for Senior General and Acting President Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of the #Myanmar Defence Services icc-cpi.int/news/statement-i…
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“To every migrant, every woman, every trans youth, every Palestinian and everyone who has felt or fears Trump's wrath and bigotry. Today, and all the tomorrows that lie ahead, we stand together.”
I can't yet even begin to form the words that capture the sense of disbelief, anguish, devastation and fear I am feeling. It pervades my every thought today, and has seeped deep into my bones. Tomorrow I will dig deep, reconnect and recommit to all the work that lies ahead for us; our shared struggle that is more urgent than ever. As we renew, strengthen and forge links with each other, I know that hope will rise. But today is all about sitting in and with this grief. Today is also such a crucial moment to reach out with a massive embrace of solidarity to every person and every community - across the United States, at the border, at the doctor's office, in Gaza, in Ukraine and beyond - for whom the consequences of vengeful, racist hate returning to the White House are far beyond a colossal gut punch; for whom this is about life, death, freedom, safety, well-being, health, equality, dignity and rights. To every migrant, every woman, every trans youth, every Palestinian and everyone who has felt or fears Trump's wrath and bigotry. Today, and all the tomorrows that lie ahead, we stand together.
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One of the most celebrated Rohingya traditional sports in Arakan. #Rohingya #TraditionalSports #RohingyaCulture
Traditional Boli Khela (Wrestling Game) organised by MHPSS/ @IOMBangladesh in Rohingya Refugee Camp in Cox's Bazar. #Rohingya #Refugees #Game #Cultural #Sports #mentalhealth
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