Newcastle unveils Rohingya memorial as 'powerful' reminder of Myanmar atrocities

Newcastle unveils world’s first permanent Rohingya memorial

Newcastle upon Tyne made history on 12 April as Newcastle upon Tyne became the first city in the world to unveil a permanent memorial dedicated to the victims of the Rohingya genocide. The landmark memorial, located in Newcastle City Council’s Peace Garden, was officially unveiled following a civic ceremony at the council chamber and a procession led by the lord mayor. The initiative, led by Independent Newcastle councillor and human rights advo…

Newcastle unveils Rohingya memorial as 'powerful' reminder of Myanmar atrocities

A new stone has been erected in Newcastle Civic Centre's Peace Garden to remember the victims of the atrocities committed against Myanmar’s Rohingya population