The regional bloc is confronting Myanmar with a mixture of immobilism and wishful thinking, while other actors intervene more effectively – to the regime’s benefit.
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The regional bloc is confronting Myanmar with a mixture of immobilism and wishful thinking, while other actors intervene more effectively – to the regime’s benefit.
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After fleeing conflict in their native Rakhine State, members of the Kaman Muslim minority group are facing work and housing discrimination in Myanmar’s commercial capital.
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An early pledge by the parallel National Unity Government to replace Myanmar’s racist citizenship law raised hopes for marginalised communities, but impatience is growing as revolutionary groups trade blame for the delays.
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Members of ethnic communities say that being allowed to learn their own language in schools would help improve trust with the country’s Bamar majority.
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It is time for Bamar people to show greater respect toward their ethnic compatriots by teaching their languages and creating better understanding of their cultures.
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It is astounding that a law with a clause so vague and so clearly at odds with respect for fundamental human rights was approved by the last parliament.
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