The vast majority of Muslim Rohingya residents in Sittwe have been cleared out while Buddhists (for the most part) remain in their homes. Furthermore, the Rohingya are politically powerless. They are denied citizenship in Burma and face a wide range of draconian restrictions on healthcare, schooling, travel – even their ability to have children. The Buddhist population on the other hand face no comparable restrictions – and why would they? They control the local and state government. - See more at: blogs.channel4/world-news-blog/aung-san-suu-kyi-falling-grace/26332#sthash.cOd0yc4c.dpuf
Posted on: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 17:12:42 +0000