Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi accused the international community on Friday of stoking resentment between Buddhists and Muslims in the country's northwest, where an army crackdown has killed at least 86 people and sent 10,000 fleeing to Bangladesh.
Suu Kyi appealed for understanding of her nation's ethnic complexities, and said the world should not forget the military operation was launched in response to attacks on security forces that the government has blamed on Muslim insurgents.
"I would appreciate it so much if the international community would help us to maintain peace and stability, and to make progress in building better relations between the two communities, instead of always drumming up cause for bigger fires of resentment," Suu Kyi told Singapore state-owned broadcaster Channel News Asia during a visit to the city-state. (Courtesy of reuters.com)
December 3, 2016
Suu Kyi defends military crackdown on Burma's Rohingya Muslims
Aung San Suu Kyi, the head of government in Burma, has dismissed mounting allegations of killings by the country’s military of Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine state, bordering Bangladesh.
State Counsellor Suu Kyi’s office issued a statement on November 19 declaring: “Regarding those incidents, after asking the Tatmadaw [the military] and border guard troops in those regions, it is known the information is absolutely not true.”
At every point, Suu Kyi and her government, in which the military hold the key ministries of defence, home affairs and border affairs, have attempted to downplay the size of the military’s current operation and its impact on the local population.
The military initiated a crackdown in northern Rakhine state after attacks on three border posts killed nine police and soldiers on October 9. The army command blamed Rohingya militants connected to the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation, a loose grouping widely thought to have been defunct since at least 2001. (Courtesy of wsws.org)
State Counsellor Suu Kyi’s office issued a statement on November 19 declaring: “Regarding those incidents, after asking the Tatmadaw [the military] and border guard troops in those regions, it is known the information is absolutely not true.”
At every point, Suu Kyi and her government, in which the military hold the key ministries of defence, home affairs and border affairs, have attempted to downplay the size of the military’s current operation and its impact on the local population.
The military initiated a crackdown in northern Rakhine state after attacks on three border posts killed nine police and soldiers on October 9. The army command blamed Rohingya militants connected to the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation, a loose grouping widely thought to have been defunct since at least 2001. (Courtesy of wsws.org)
Exclusive: Focus on resolving difficulties in Rakhine rather than exaggerating them, says Suu Kyi
Amid international accusations that the Myanmar military is leading a crackdown against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Rakhine, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi said she wants to make the situation better.
Asked if the problem is intractable, she said no. “We have managed to keep the situation under control and to calm it down,” she stated.
“But I would appreciate it so much if the international community would help us to maintain peace and stability and to make progress in building better relations between the two communities instead of always drumming up calls for, well, for bigger fires of resentment, if you like.” (Courtesy of channelnewsasia.com)
Asked if the problem is intractable, she said no. “We have managed to keep the situation under control and to calm it down,” she stated.
“But I would appreciate it so much if the international community would help us to maintain peace and stability and to make progress in building better relations between the two communities instead of always drumming up calls for, well, for bigger fires of resentment, if you like.” (Courtesy of channelnewsasia.com)
Analyst: Malaysia can do more than organise rallies for Rohingya
Malaysia can do much more for the Rohingya than just organise rallies for them, said a political analyst.
Centre for Global Affairs Malaysia (Icon) advisor Abdul Razak Baginda (pic) said Malaysia can bring up the issue with the UN Security Council.
He said China could reject the the resolution, but putting it on the table before the United Nations will create awareness on the international arena.
“Even if it is going to be vetoed, it doesn’t matter. The point is it is being raised by Malaysia,” he said at a forum on the plight of the Rohingya Thursday night.
He said Malaysia had for so long championed the rights of the Palestinians and more recently the Bosnians, receiving kudos for it. (Courtesy of thestar.com.my)
Centre for Global Affairs Malaysia (Icon) advisor Abdul Razak Baginda (pic) said Malaysia can bring up the issue with the UN Security Council.
He said China could reject the the resolution, but putting it on the table before the United Nations will create awareness on the international arena.
“Even if it is going to be vetoed, it doesn’t matter. The point is it is being raised by Malaysia,” he said at a forum on the plight of the Rohingya Thursday night.
He said Malaysia had for so long championed the rights of the Palestinians and more recently the Bosnians, receiving kudos for it. (Courtesy of thestar.com.my)
Myanmar tells Malaysia not to interfere in internal issues
Myanmar has warned its Asean counterpart Malaysia to respect the principle of non-interference after the leader of the Muslim-ruled nation reportedly agreed to attend a protest condemning ongoing military operations in Rakhine State.
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s office told AFP that the country’s 63-year-old leader would be taking part in the protest, which has yet to have a confirmed location.
“The major gathering on December 4 is to express our concern over the violence taking place on the Rohingya,” Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi was quoted as saying by the Malay Mail Online on November 29.
In response, deputy director general of the President’s Office Zaw Htay said yesterday that the neighbouring country should respect sovereign affairs. (Courtesy of bangkokpost.com)
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s office told AFP that the country’s 63-year-old leader would be taking part in the protest, which has yet to have a confirmed location.
“The major gathering on December 4 is to express our concern over the violence taking place on the Rohingya,” Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi was quoted as saying by the Malay Mail Online on November 29.
In response, deputy director general of the President’s Office Zaw Htay said yesterday that the neighbouring country should respect sovereign affairs. (Courtesy of bangkokpost.com)
Putrajaya: Rohingya issue has become an international matter
Malaysia is obligated to ensure that Myanmar takes proactive steps to prevent the Rohingya issue from further deteriorating. Wisma Putra said it was in this context that Malaysia allowed the Solidarity March to take place this Sunday.
It said in a statement the practice of ethnic cleansing of Rohingyas must stop immediately in order to bring back security and stability to the Southeast Asian region.
The statement was to rebut comments made by U Zaw Htay, deputy director of The President's Office. (Courtesy of thestar.com.my)
It said in a statement the practice of ethnic cleansing of Rohingyas must stop immediately in order to bring back security and stability to the Southeast Asian region.
The statement was to rebut comments made by U Zaw Htay, deputy director of The President's Office. (Courtesy of thestar.com.my)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi says international attention fuelling divisions in north
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi accused the international community on Friday of stoking resentment between Buddhists and Muslims in the country's northwest, where an army crackdown has killed at least 86 people and sent 10,000 fleeing to Bangladesh.
Suu Kyi appealed for understanding of her nation's ethnic complexities, and said the world should not forget the military operation was launched in response to attacks on security forces that the government has blamed on Muslim insurgents.
"I would appreciate it so much if the international community would help us to maintain peace and stability, and to make progress in building better relations between the two communities, instead of always drumming up cause for bigger fires of resentment," Suu Kyi told Singapore state-owned broadcaster Channel News Asia during a visit to the city-state. (Courtesy of reuters.com)
Suu Kyi appealed for understanding of her nation's ethnic complexities, and said the world should not forget the military operation was launched in response to attacks on security forces that the government has blamed on Muslim insurgents.
"I would appreciate it so much if the international community would help us to maintain peace and stability, and to make progress in building better relations between the two communities, instead of always drumming up cause for bigger fires of resentment," Suu Kyi told Singapore state-owned broadcaster Channel News Asia during a visit to the city-state. (Courtesy of reuters.com)
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