Saiful Huq Omi
136: I Am Rohingya
Publication date: September 2018
Photobooks
136: I Am Rohingya
Publication date: September 2018Photobooks
Saiful Huq Omi started to document the lives of the Rohingyas almost a decade ago and has showcased their stories in different parts of the world. The book tells stories of abuse and tragedies, honours the mis- sion of strengthening the identity of the community that is being threatened, raises awareness.
The title of this book, 136, refers to the Myanmar government officially declaring only 135 ethnic groups in Myanmar, not including Rohingyas. In 1982 the Burmese government revoked the citizenship of Rohingya people leaving them stateless.
Press release + images
The title of this book, 136, refers to the Myanmar government officially declaring only 135 ethnic groups in Myanmar, not including Rohingyas. In 1982 the Burmese government revoked the citizenship of Rohingya people leaving them stateless.
Press release + images
About the book:
Saiful Huq Omi
ISBN 9789053308981
Design: Victor Levie, Levievandermeer
Published by Schilt Publishing & Gallery
Hardcover, 31.5 x 24 cm, 144 Pages, 140 photographs
Press:
BBC World News (6-minute interview with Saiful Huq Omi), 11.12.2019
Zeit.de (German)
F-Stop
Islamic Arts Magazine
Books (In French)
Feature Shoot
Metro
Zeke magazine (Spring 2021)