Source: Salem News

More than one hundred young generations with vision, passion, solidarity, hope, unity and perseverance finally decided to form an umbrella organization with the name of “The European Rohingya Council (ERC)”

The European Rohingya Council

(ESBJERG, Denmark) – A historical two-day convention of Rohingyas living in Europe was successfully held from 6th to 7th October 2012, in Esbjerg Denmark, where Rohingya delegates from most of the European countries were participated. Delegates came up with various ideas and proposals and unanimously agreed to form a Europe-wide Rohingya organization in order to strive for the cause of Rohingya minority that is on the verge of extermination from the Arakan State, Burma (Myanmar).

More than one hundred young generations with vision, passion, solidarity, hope, unity and perseverance finally decided to form an umbrella organization with the name of “The European Rohingya Council (ERC)” with the following objectives.

1. To seek permanent political & social solution to the problems faced by Rohingyas.
2. To strive for the restoration of our citizenship in Burma (Myanmar).
3. To work hand in hand with other rohingya and non-rohingya organizations across the world for the well-being of Rohingyas both in Arakan and around the world.
4. To put pressure on the Burmese regime through European governments and NGOs to immediately cease the ongoing program of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya minority.
5. To bring criminals responsible for the recent genocide against the Rohingya to the international criminal court of justice.

Convention has elected Chairman, vice-Chairman, Secretary General, a council comprising 12 members, 8 secretariats and an advisory board for a one-year term.

Khairul Amin Norway Chairman

U Hla Tin Denmark vice-Chairman

Zakaria Abdur Rahim Denmark Secretary General

Zahedul Hauqe Netherland Secretary General 2

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