Rohingya in Myanmar (Burma)


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Islam (Sunni)
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction

The Rohingya are Muslims living in Rakhine state in Myanmar. Some people claim the Rohingya are indigenous to this area. Others say most Rohingya are migrants from Bengal. The name "Rohingya" is a contentious term in Myanmar. The government claims the people should be called Bengali. They have been called one of the world's most persecuted minorities, and most have been denied Burmese citizenship and voting rights. Clashes with Burmese Buddhists in 2012 led to some 140,000 Rohingya now living in displacement camps. The turmoil in 2012 resulted in thousands of Rohingya being killed, many homes and mosques burned, and much looting. Christians need to find ways to minister to the Rohingya people, both within Myanmar and in other countries where they reside. Humanitarian help is much needed and will be appreciated.


Ministry Obstacles

The Rohingya are strongly committed to their religion. They are a besieged people and this produces extra commitment to their religion.


Outreach Ideas


Prayer Focus

It is possible there are a few secret believers in Jesus. Pray for just treatment for this downtrodden people group. Pray for a change of heart by the Burmese government which will result in protection for the people and for citizenship to be granted. Pray Burmese Christians would become advocates for the Rohingya.


Scripture Prayers for the Rohingya in Myanmar (Burma).


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Rohingya
People Name in Country Rohingya
Pronunciation roh-HIHN-juh
Alternate Names Chittagonian; Ruaingga; रोयिंगाइया
Population this Country 609,000
Population all Countries 2,248,000
Total Countries 9
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 12
PeopleID3 11359
ROP3 Code 102170
Country Myanmar (Burma)
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 17  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country North Rakhine State, Maungdaw and Buthidaung townships; Sittwe and Rathedaung townships.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Myanmar (Burma)
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 17  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country North Rakhine State, Maungdaw and Buthidaung townships; Sittwe and Rathedaung townships..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Rohingya in Myanmar (Burma) Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Islam (Sunni)
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Rohingya
Language Code rhg   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
Burmese Rakhine
Primary Language Rohingya
Language Code rhg   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
  Burmese
  Rakhine
People Groups Speaking Rohingya
Photo Source digital.democracy - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Map Source People Group location: Joshua Project. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.


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