Understanding the Rohingya Crisis

Lilianne Fan, International Director and Co-Founder of the Geutanyoe Foundation and Deputy Chair of the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network

21-Feb-17 15:00

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Lilianne Fan is an anthropologist and humanitarian who specialises in conflict and sectarian violence in Myanmar. Her research has highlighted the role of ASEAN in reacting to humanitarian crises in the region, and how the Rohingya crisis is being dealt with on the ground. She also focuses on the rights of the Rohingya people, and advocates for their proper protection in-and-outside Myanmar. She joins us to discuss her work.

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