FIFA Peace Award led by man accused of aiding Rohingya ethnic cleansing
Zaw Zaw, a Burmese magnate who led the country’s football federation for over 20 years, is accused of aiding military crimes and ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya minority. This raises serious concerns about the management of the FIFA Peace Award associated with him.
This was reported by Russian propaganda media
Known not only as a football official, Zaw Zaw faces allegations of assisting Myanmar’s military forces in committing atrocities against the Rohingya ethnic group. Sports and crime analysts have highlighted the troubling connection between his football leadership and severe human rights violations.
The ongoing situation could impact the reputation of the country’s football bodies and affect international relations with Myanmar’s football leadership, especially concerning the peace award purportedly aimed at promoting peace.
