The MP said at the moment, the authorities are not allowing independent observers as “the country is putting a lot of restrictions.”

[contextly_sidebar id=”FCaEk84W3dDKHBlP7B87YOWwghuZO6dm”]But if the opportunity arises, Mr. Mubarak said he would seize it.

“It wouldn’t be an option off the table. It is something I would look at again, and if the need arises to go to Myanmar and see for myself, and up the activism against this grotesque killing of people, why not? I will be happy to do that,” he said on Eyewitness News.

“As a Muslim, I care about human beings. It is a human rights issue. It has absolutely nothing to do with religion or politics, and we have got to be each others keeper.”

Mr. Mubarak has been passionate about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, and he led his pressure group on a demonstration on Monday in Ghana’s capital, Accra.

They have accused world leaders of turning a blind eye to the happenings in Myanmar, and they presented a petition to the Israeli Embassy in Ghana, who they accused of supporting the Asian state with weapons.

Rohingyas have been fleeing attacks in Western Myanmar, specifically Rakhine state, which began on August 25, 2017.

The military has been accused of burning Rohingya villages, but the army has explained that it is only responding to attacks by militants and not targeting civilians.

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By: Delali Adogla-Bessa/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The group notified the Police about its demonstration [which will be staged in Ghana] against the state of Israel, following alleged reports of sale of arms to the Myanmar government.

In a meeting with the group, the Police Service however advised the organizers , led by the MP for Kumbungu, Mr. Ras. Mubarack to “rescind on their intended demonstration due to personnel constraint and issues bordering on national security.”

The Police Command, in a statement signed by Head of Public Affairs Unit of the Police Service, Efia Tenge urged interested supporters to “refrain from taking part [in the protest] since it will not provide security for the demonstration.”

The statement indicated that though Mr. Mubarak and his group refused to respect the decision of the Police to reconsider a postponement, the Police Service will “implore the leadership to heed to the Police by rescinding on their decision for further deliberations.”

Rohingyas have been fleeing attacks in Western Myanmar, specifically Rakhine state,  which began on August 25.

The incident led to insurgents attacking Police posts and an army camp which killed about 12 in the process.

The military has been accused of burning Rohingya villages but the army has explained that it is only responding to attacks by militants and not targeting civilians.

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By: Marian Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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