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Guatemala City
Joined March 2014
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Erica Henderson retweeted
“These atrocities demand an unequivocal response - those responsible must be held accountable, and justice must be pursued relentlessly,” said Türk. “Recurrence of the crimes and horrors of the past must be prevented as a moral duty and a legal necessity. It is the responsibility of the international community, with ASEAN at the forefront, to take all necessary measures to protect the Rohingya and other civilian victims of this cruel conflict.”
myanmar.un.org/en/277135-mya…
“It is clear that safe space for civilians in Myanmar is shrinking more each day, with people caught up in the ongoing fighting and forced to make perilous journeys to Bangladesh to seek safety.”
In the past week our colleagues in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, have been treating a number of war wounded Rohingya people who have crossed the border from Myanmar in search of safety.
This indicates a worsening humanitarian situation in Rakhine state ⬇️
msf.org/severe-spike-arrival…
Erica Henderson retweeted
Genocide, widespread massacres & disappearances happened here in Guatemala.
@FAFGuatemala continue to exhume mass graves in the countryside, near communities, on former military bases
"Each #exhumation helps to recover the truth hidden beneath the earth. The search continues"
Cada #exhumación ayuda a recuperar la verdad oculta bajo la tierra.
Con más de 8,500 osamentas exhumadas hasta la fecha, nuestro equipo de arqueólogos forenses sigue comprometido con la recuperación integral de los cuerpos o restos óseos de personas desaparecidas durante el Conflicto Armado Interno de #Guatemala (1960-1996).
Aún quedan muchas fosas por exhumar... ¡Nuestra búsqueda continúa!
Erica Henderson retweeted
Important @theprogressive article by @palabrasdeabajo on #Guatemala wildfires, state abandonment, remesas & climate change
“If it wasn’t for [money sent by migrants], I do not know how we would have gotten out of this crisis,” Lorenzo explains.
"... there are no resources.”
Limited governmental capacity to address natural disasters leaves Indigenous communities to fend for themselves. Limited governmental capacity to address natural disasters leaves Indigenous communities to fend for themselves. #wildfires #climatechange
progressive.org/latest/centr…
Erica Henderson retweeted
As armed groups continue to launch attacks against the ruling junta, Myanmar’s military government and armed opposition groups are looking to Rohingya, whom both sides have long deprived of basic rights, to join in their fight against one another.
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Erica Henderson retweeted
I spoke with migrants from across Latin America in Tapachula, Mexico and in Guatemala City. All said they had been extorted by police and other officials while crossing through Guatemala. The problem is widespread.
My story for @AJEnglish aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/4/…
Erica Henderson retweeted
Hace 27 años se firmó el último acuerdo para la paz "firme y duradera" en #Guatemala. Los compromisos, que eran trascendentales, pasaron de ser deudas pendientes a promesas incumplidas. La democracia y los DDHH no fuesen tan moribundos si las reformas se hubiesen implementado🧵
Erica Henderson retweeted
We remember & honor Adolfo Ich Chaman, a Mayan Q’eqchi’ environmental & human rights defender, killed 9/27/2009, by private security guards in Guatemala mining industry
Today Angelica Choc –widow of Adolfo– continues to spear-head community struggles
Thank-you Adolfo & Angelica
Erica Henderson retweeted
In Guatemala, efforts to undermine the election outcome persist and they are taking a toll.
"It is one thing after another," says sociologist Victoria Tubin. "I think they are using a strategy of repression and destabilization to wear us out."
My latest: truthout.org/articles/facing…
“The Rohingya are a proud people with a rich culture. We didn’t choose this life. If we could, we’d be back on our land in Myanmar farming and growing our own food like we have for centuries. But we can’t right now, so we need the int’l community’s help…” writes @md_yasiein
“I hear refugees saying we are being forgotten by the international community; that the donors and aid agencies don’t care anymore; that we have become a burden for them. This breaks my heart.” | Writes @md_yasiein buff.ly/47RsSS5
Erica Henderson retweeted
On 6th year anniversary of genocidal attacks against the #Rohingya, @RapporteurUn urges world leaders to take action against architects and perpetrators of this crime and end #impunity. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
Erica Henderson retweeted
As we reach the six year mark of the #Rohingya influx in #Bangladesh, it's worth reflecting that govts in the global south host 76% of the world’s #refugees.
We need consistent global action for human rights, and this contribution must be recognised.
tinyurl.com/4ph8ch4d
Erica Henderson retweeted
If you haven’t seen my Guatemalan election result explainer, please take a look. These elections have been a surprise, and could represent the difference between reform and the continuation of the degradation of the state of rights
First round of Guatemala’s presidential election indicates support for anti-corruption efforts and voter discontent aje.io/n2x12y
Erica Henderson retweeted
“UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, said there were reports that Bangladeshi authorities were using deceptive and coercive measures to compel #Rohingya refugees to return to #Myanmar."
@UN_SPExperts
ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
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Powerfully written article on #Rohingya boat which went missing in December 2022.
indianexpress.com/article/wo…
Erica Henderson retweeted
Stopping aid from reaching #Rohingya in #myanmar affected by #cyclonemocha is a genocide without bullets, says Aung Kyaw Moe, from the pro-democracy shadow government. This is one of the most harrowing stories I have written for @TheNationalNews thenationalnews.com/world/as…
Erica Henderson retweeted
The fragility of life in the #Rohingya #refugee camps:
🍲 On 1 March food rations were cut by 17%.
🔥 On 5 March, a fire destroyed the homes of 16,000 Rohingya refugees.
🌀 On 14 May, we expect cyclone #Mocha to impact the camps.
⛈️ The monsoons will hit us in full force. – at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Erica Henderson retweeted
Dhaka has a special feel after rain. When the dust has been washed away, the air is fresh & clean, and you take in the intense aroma of blooming flowers. #DhakaDelight
Erica Henderson retweeted
A 10 años de la Histórica Sentencia por Genocidio continuamos en el caminar en la búsqueda de la justicia para que el genocidio #Nuncamás se vuelva a cometer #10Aniversario #SentenciaPorGenocidio #sihubogenocidio y #violenciaSexual
