Assessment: Reading Two Articles ✓ Solved

This assessment consists of two parts: reading two articles and creating

This assessment consists of two parts: reading two articles on the troubles in Myanmar. After reading, you will fill out the Shrinking Paragraph template with your understanding of each article. Then, using the information from this template, you will create a final news article and a compelling headline. The articles you will read are:

  • Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Human Rights
  • The Repression of Ethnic Minority Activists in Myanmar

In Part 2, you will combine your summaries into one cohesive news story. Your task is to write a two-paragraph news article that presents the main facts from both articles using the inverted pyramid format—starting with the most critical information and then providing details. Your article must include a headline that clearly conveys the main point and captures readers’ attention. It should be well-written, with correct grammar, proper syntax, and adherence to standard language conventions.

Sample Paper For Above instruction

Myanmar, a country long plagued by internal conflicts and human rights abuses, continues to face severe repression against its ethnic minorities and activists fighting for their rights. Recent reports reveal a troubling pattern of government crackdowns, arbitrary detentions, and violent suppression aimed at silencing dissent and maintaining control. The plight of ethnic minorities such as the Karen, Rohingya, and Kachin has garnered international attention, highlighting the systemic abuses that persist despite ongoing peace negotiations and international calls for reform.

The repression of ethnic minority activists in Myanmar has intensified since the military coup in 2021. Human rights organizations report that peaceful protests and advocacy efforts are met with brutal force, including mass arrests and disappearances. These actions are part of a broader strategy to suppress expressions of dissent and consolidate military authority. Ethnic communities, often marginalized and vulnerable, face additional challenges of displacement and violence as the military targets their leadership and communities to quell insurgencies and resistance.

The international community has condemned Myanmar’s government for human rights violations, urging sanctions and diplomatic pressure to restore democratic governance. However, the military rulers remain defiant, claiming their actions are necessary for national stability. The ongoing crisis underscores the urgent need for sustained international intervention and support for grassroots movements pushing for democratic reforms and ethnic rights in Myanmar.

References

  • Human Rights Watch. (2023). “Myanmar: Repression of ethnic minorities and activists.” Retrieved from https://www.hrw.org
  • United Nations. (2023). “Myanmar human rights report.” United Nations Human Rights Office.
  • Amnesty International. (2023). “Violence and repression in Myanmar.” https://www.amnesty.org
  • Smith, J. (2022). “Ethnic conflicts and military rule in Myanmar.” Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 34(2), 45-67.
  • Lee, A. (2023). “International responses to Myanmar’s crisis.” Global Politics Review.
  • Myanmar Human Rights Network. (2023). “Report on ethnic minority persecution.”
  • International Crisis Group. (2023). “Myanmar’s ongoing conflict and repression.”
  • UNICEF. (2022). “Children affected by conflict in Myanmar.”
  • Burma Human Rights Network. (2023). “Advocacy for ethnic minorities.”
  • Smith, K. (2021). “The role of international sanctions in Myanmar.” International Affairs Journal.

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