Before starting our discussion, [let me say that] one does not know how to justify this really catastrophic issue of [Rohingya Muslims in] Myanmar.
It is indeed a unique incident. Before the eyes of the Islamic countries
[and] Islamic governments, before the eyes of one and a half billion Muslims,
[and] before the eyes of world bodies, which have a claim [to advocating human rights], and [also in plain sight of] hypocrite, [and] lying governments claiming [to be promoting] human rights,
[there is] a ruthless government, which is topped by a woman who has won the Nobel [Peace] Prize – this ruthless woman –
[and] they are killing a group of defenseless people, set them on fire, destroy their homes, and force them out [of the country].
This is indeed a strange incident and no reaction in the real sense of the word is observed.
Yes, they condemn [this state of affairs, but] what is the use of [mere] condemnation? They [also] release [an occasional] statement [to condemn the situation in Myanmar, but] what effect does it have? They must take practical steps.
First of all, instead of shedding light on the true nature of that issue for people,
they [try to] show that it is an issue between Buddhists and Muslims. Yes, it is possible for a bunch of religious bigots
to make some effect in this case, but it is a government, which is doing this; [therefore,] it is a political issue.
At the top of that government is a woman who has won the Nobel [Peace] Prize. They have totally discredited the Nobel [Peace] Prize by doing this.
[Awarding] the Nobel Peace Prize to a human being who is so ruthless! How can a woman be so ruthless?
One is really surprised at this situation that has befallen the humanity across the world.
The solution is that Muslim states get practically involved.
I am not saying that they send troops there, but [they can] exert political pressure, [and] exert economic pressure [on Myanmar]. There are scores of Muslim countries and Muslim governments,
some of whom may have trade relations, [and] have economic relations [with Myanmar];
they can use this as a means of exerting pressure on that government, issue warning, keep repeating [that warning],
[and] raise their voice against them at global bodies; they must take these steps.
Otherwise, if we simply sit at a corner and condemn [what is happening in Myanmar],
what good could [possibly] come out of this condemnation? The secretary general of the United Nations has condemned [the situation in Myanmar]; he has gone to a lot of trouble [to do this]!
[What we do] must have a practical effect. Where their policies call for,
[for example,] sometimes when a criminal has been put under pressure in a country,
they raise Cain, shout aloud, [and] cry out, [because] a criminal has been punished in some place!
[However,] several thousand people have been killed here – whose correct number is not clear; I mean, they do not allow the [correct] figure [on Muslims killed in Myanmar] be made public –
[while] tens of thousands have become homeless and, unfortunately, no reaction is seen [to these calamities] in any way.
This is a very big incident; yes, nations are angry, [and] are upset,
[and] demonstrations and rallies are being held in Muslim countries, but it is for governments to take practical actions;
it is governments, which must take action [in this regard]. Governments must be required to do this.
[Member states] of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation must hold a session especial to this case, come together,
[and] overview [the situation to] see what can be done for these [Rohingya] Muslims.
Unfortunately, the world is a world of oppression. The Islamic Republic
must keep this honor for itself that it openly and explicitly speaks out against oppression;
whether this oppression is in those regions, which have been occupied by Zionists, or in
the country of Yemen and [related to] the bombardment of the Yemeni people, or when it is in Bahrain, or in Myanmar or in any other place [in the world];
the Islamic Republic must adopt its brave and explicit position on these [issues]…