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Karnal wrote on Aug 28 th, 2017 at 8:32pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 28 th, 2017 at 8:14pm: Karnal wrote on Aug 28 th, 2017 at 8:07pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 28 th, 2017 at 8:03pm: Karnal wrote on Aug 28 th, 2017 at 7:58pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 28 th, 2017 at 6:11pm: Unforgiven wrote on Aug 28 th, 2017 at 5:26pm: Myanmar's problems with Rohingya is similar to Thailand's problems with Muslim insurgency and Indonesia's Aceh problem.
Rohingya, Thai Muslims, and Acehnese want an independent state but it will never be granted because none of these countries want a hostile state on their borders. The hostilities are much easier to contain internally than externally because an external state can more easily receive assistance from other radical groups in other countries.
So the Rohingya, Thai Muslim insurgency, and Acehnese resistance can only be solved if these insurgencies cease and they abide by the national law they are governed under. I believe the Acehnese insurgency is greatly reduced since the December 2004 Tsunami. No doubt the Burmese come down hard on them, but that's what happens to separatists insurgents in a developing country. The best solution is for them to go Bangladesh. Who gives them the citizenship in a totally different country, Gordon? They're insurgents because the Burmese government has made them stateless. Do you know? I can see no harm in them settling in Bondi. You people have a rich legacy of immigration. No, Karnal. This has been going on a long time and it's all about them wanting an Islamic state. Early separatist insurgency In May 1946, Muslim leaders from Arakan, Burma (present-day Rakhine State, Myanmar) met with Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, and asked for the formal annexation of two townships in the Mayu region, Buthidaung and Maungdaw, by East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh). Two months later, the North Arakan Muslim League was founded in Akyab (present-day Sittwe, capital of Rakhine State), which also asked Jinnah to annex the region.[40] Jinnah refused, saying that he could not interfere with Burma's internal matters. After Jinnah's refusal, proposals were made by Muslims in Arakan to the newly formed post-independence government of Burma, asking for the concession of the two townships to Pakistan. The proposals were rejected by the Burmese parliament.[41] Local mujahideen were subsequently formed against the Burmese government,[42] and began targeting government soldiers stationed in the area. Led by Mir Kassem, the newly formed mujahideen movement began gaining territory, driving out local Rakhine communities from their villages, some of whom fled to East Pakistan.[43] As you rightly point out, the whole place was British in 1947. Things changed somewhat after independence and partition, which saw over a million deaths. You've left out the rest of your Wikipedia article, Gordon - the bit that points out what the Burmese government has been doing in recent times. Yup, countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh arms and train them and the Burmese retaliate, excessively. Ever been to Myanmar? Lots of ethnic groups doing just fine, particularly the ones who don't try to divide up the country. That's strange. You must have missed the warlords, their private armies, the tribal wars and the military junta they've had since the SLORC took control. That's why I haven't been there, Gordon. Tourism in recent times has been nearly impossible. You're off your chops. The temples of Began and Inle lake are becoming the most popular SE Asian destinations for the last 5 years. If you'd go to Yangon you'd notice Chinese, Indians and lots of Muslims owning businesses and thriving. The Rogingya are getting slammed because they are separatists who've been armed and trained by outside forces. Pop over to myanmar and see for yourself like I have.
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