ANTI-MUSLIM VIOLENCE IN BURMA

Early day motion 403, tabled 11 July 2013 by Yasmin Qureshi (Labour). Signed by 33 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 2, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.