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Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity. However, he also says that the reform process may also be considered premature as there are many challenges to take into account, such as the sectarian violence in Rakhine state.
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He says Burma’s process towards democracy is ” one of the great stories we’ve seen, not only in the region but around the world in terms of change and evolution”. What do you think about the interview? What do you think about what President Thein Sein had said?ĭerek Mitchell, the first US Ambassador to Burma in more than 20 years says that reforms in Burma is an evolution. However, he said that this is a national problem and that international organizations are not needed. ”Ĥ.) They invite the international community such as the OIC and other organizations to witness the on the ground situation. So by implementing this law again, we will make these societies live in harmony and respect human rights. The 1982 legislation already stated that it recognizes third generation Rohingyas ” Bengalis” as citizens- those who are grandchildren of those who migrated. Roughly, as I know, these people were brought in for farming then they stayed here without going back. He says that it is ignited by the rape and murder of a young girl by Rohingya men.ģ.) Thein Sein on Rohingya Citizenship ( direct translation): ” We have the citizenship legislation of 1982, which as far as I know gave protection to those who are living here. I think these are the four important points of the interview:ġ.) On the education system and in implementing schools in Burma- Thein Sein says he will open schools for Rohingyas ” so they can know what is right or wrong” but he does not see them as citizens.Ģ.) Thein Sein said that the sectarian violence is not a religious issue. VOA Burmese Chief traveled to Naypyidaw, and had gotten this interview.Īlthough this interview has spurred controversy ( for example) on the use of President Thein Sein’s language in calling Rohingyas, ” Bengalis”, many believe that this is a great light for all of Burma. This was the first time President Thein Sein had talked about “Rohingyas” in an interview, and VOA was the first to get this rare opportunity. I hope that this interview that VOA Burmese chief, Than Lwin Htun with President Thein Sein discloses the attitude and state that Burma is in. With so many people distraught and in a sensitive state, I’ve refrained a lot from writing my own thoughts. This is a blog post that I have been waiting to put up for a very long time.