Al-Azhar denounces violence practiced against Myanmar's Rohingyas

CAIRO, April 22 (KUNA) -- Al-Azhar has expressed deep concern over prosecutions carried out by Myanmar authorities against Muslim citizens (Rohingyas) and the violation of their rights, stressing that such practices were contrary to the principles of human rights and international conventions.
Al-Azhar urged, in a statement, the international community to bear its responsibilities and protect Muslim citizens of Myanmar from the violence practiced by the authorities which include burning of their homes and detention of their women. (End) asm.tg