Burma 'must stop Rohingya abuse'
Burma 'must stop Rohingya abuse'
The US has called on Burma to stop persecuting its Rohingya Muslim minority, who have fled the country in their hundreds of thousands.
On a visit to neighbouring Bangladesh, Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said the Rohingya's treatment was "a matter of concern" to the US.
Hundreds of Rohingya recently fled to Thailand in boats, but were cast adrift by the Thai authorities and many died.
Burma's military rulers do not recognise the Rohingya as Burmese...
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Re: Burma 'must stop Rohingya abuse'
Re: Burma 'must stop Rohingya abuse'
No idea, not paid much attention, but considering that within the first few months of the Bush presidency he had almost started a war with China, the current way seems better.
It would probably be better for most people, worse for Pakistan (is some ways) and worse for India.
Re: Burma 'must stop Rohingya abuse'
[quote=wednesday]Why did they flee?[/quote]
No idea, but it seems they did not "flee" but were kicked out for "not being burmese" enough for the government.
Is it just me or does every American politician, Obama included, always say "This is a metter of concern," just seems a bit de ja vuish to me.