Rohingya Blogger’s Official Announcement

Rohingya Blogger’s Official Announcement 

August 12, 2013 

Rohingya Blogger (RB) was started in 2005 and was extended to include Burmese language service in 2012. RB has received recognition of international organizations and diplomatic sources since it was founded. RB has cooperated with international media since the violence broke out in Arakan in 2012 and has helped mainstream media in regards to covering the news of Arakan, Meikhtila, Oakkan and Lashio. RB has been, and continues to cooperate with many journalists for a variety of projects.

Although RB doesn't wish to have to explain itself as a result of rumors spread by any group or individual, RB felt it was necessary to address recent rumors in order to let readers know the truth. 

RB is a group of volunteers blogging as a news media outlet. RB is not affiliated with any political or civil society organizations, nor do any such organizations carry any influence over RB. RB is an Independent Media Organization.

RB has no partnership or affiliation with any other media outlets. In the event of unauthorized use of the RB logo, name, or any unfounded claims of affiliation, RB will seek to take appropriate measures to cease or deter such misuses.

The required funds for RB have been supplied by RB’s founder, U Ba Sein and family. RB has never asked for, nor taken any financial assistance from any organization nor individual.

RB would like to inform its audience that there will be no further explanation in response to rumors or nonsense against RB. RB is committed to the struggle of Rohingyas and all Myanmar Muslims. The RB Team will continue to fight against all forms of human rights violations and ethnic cleaning against Rohingyas and Myanmar Muslims.