Western journalists have always tended to exxaggerate the bad and ignore the good and the progress that is being achieve. Yes, we have had 50 years of bad government, but it has not been the brutal monster purposely oppressing & terrorising its people. 95% plus of the population have not lived 5 decades ”in fear” as often stated by anti-government groups and parrotted by western media & academics.
I agree with you that Michael Buehler is not being objective and has written an opinionated article. This is disappointed coming from a supposedly scholar on the subject. But are you suggesting ANU should practice censorship? Precisely because it is a world class institution, they are letting the readers to do their own judgements.
“Shalom” is hardly a Bengali name, Hindu or Muslim. It is obviously NOT a Arakhine Muslim name (Aung Kyaw would be one), and any Muslim from Bangladesh or West Bengal would have the name Salam as the given name, not “Shalom” at the risk of non-ending guffaws, if not the sword of Hudud. Perhaps my comments on U Nu and Israel had a greater impact on you, than you are prepared to concede. “Shalom” in Rakhine ? Funny, even for you. With a name like that, I am surprised you didn’t report that all “Myanmarese” couldn’t trust Planet Earth.
Long live divide and rule!? Eventually, the fate of each of the armed ethnic groups may need to be resolved separately, according to individual circumstances.
Superficially sounds so sensible save sadly suited solely to the sadistic sowers of seeds for secessionist sentiments for so long spouting spurious sound bites.
“Eventually, the fate of each of the armed ethnic groups may need to be resolved separately, according to individual circumstances.”
Kudos to Mr Trevor Wilson for right on the mark again.
Unfortunately this will be Myanmar ‘Holy Grail’.
There will always be a fraction within fractions of one ethnic group that is not willing to stop fighting’
For reasons real or front/fake making this a quagmire forever.
NCA is just the front present to the world. The only hope is as the standard of living/poverty improve, making armed struggle a neanderthal tradition irrlevant.
The group’s virulence is such that, according to N.L.D. executives, Muslim citizens asked the N.L.D. to exclude them as candidates: They worried that their presence on the party’s ticket would cost it precious votes, but trusted the N.L.D. to protect minority rights once in power.
ASSK remains the only hope for the oppressed and the disenfranchised as this report by The Independent states:
Ms Suu Kyi has faced criticism for her silence over the plight of the Rohingya, with international figures such as the Dalai Lama calling on the Nobel Peace Laureate, to speak out. However, in Burma increasingly confident ultranationalist monks already accuse the NLD of being too sympathetic to the Muslim cause, with some having warned that her visit to Rakhine could incite protests.
Shalom, who lives in the Dar Paing camp, said: “I am a bit angry with Aung San Suu Kyi that she is keeping silent about the Rohingya. I don’t know how I can trust her.”
But most camp residents said they believed political pressure within the country, which is predominantly Buddhist, made speaking out difficult for Ms Suu Kyi.
“Hate speech has been created by the government, so Muslims are discriminated against by Buddhists,” said Mohammad Allam. “If Aung San Suu Kyi talked about Rohingya Muslims, maybe the Buddhist community will get angry. That is why she is silent.”
For many in the camps though, “the Lady” remains their only hope.
This article doesn’t provide any evidence of such gross claim. Very disappointing for the one who is a faculty member of SOAS.
President Obama has visited Indonesia two times, thus it is unbelievable if Indonesian government cannot contact US Government directly.
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Even more interesting than the article itself are the attacks on the author and support for Luhut. Seems there’s another agenda operating here.
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Yes, Pak Anwar, the link contained scanned documents of agreement. If wee see on Page#3 at point#7 we can see clearly “Indonesia President Widodo”
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Bribery…?? DC…? Lobbyist…?? Money…??
Oppinion….hmmm….
Private: Genocide and the vote
Western journalists have always tended to exxaggerate the bad and ignore the good and the progress that is being achieve. Yes, we have had 50 years of bad government, but it has not been the brutal monster purposely oppressing & terrorising its people. 95% plus of the population have not lived 5 decades ”in fear” as often stated by anti-government groups and parrotted by western media & academics.
Waiting in the White House lobby
I agree with you that Michael Buehler is not being objective and has written an opinionated article. This is disappointed coming from a supposedly scholar on the subject. But are you suggesting ANU should practice censorship? Precisely because it is a world class institution, they are letting the readers to do their own judgements.
Waiting in the White House lobby
This is definitely a black campaign against Luhut. It is difficult to believe that ANU supports black campaigns.
Ma Ba Tha and the vote
Moe Aung,
“Shalom” is hardly a Bengali name, Hindu or Muslim. It is obviously NOT a Arakhine Muslim name (Aung Kyaw would be one), and any Muslim from Bangladesh or West Bengal would have the name Salam as the given name, not “Shalom” at the risk of non-ending guffaws, if not the sword of Hudud. Perhaps my comments on U Nu and Israel had a greater impact on you, than you are prepared to concede. “Shalom” in Rakhine ? Funny, even for you. With a name like that, I am surprised you didn’t report that all “Myanmarese” couldn’t trust Planet Earth.
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Apparently not.
The United States and the vote
Anthony Blinken is right. The people of Burma will be the judge. Time their dream came true.
The peace deal and the vote
That’s possibly the most alliterative comment New Mandala has ever received. Nice work!
The peace deal and the vote
Long live divide and rule!? Eventually, the fate of each of the armed ethnic groups may need to be resolved separately, according to individual circumstances.
Superficially sounds so sensible save sadly suited solely to the sadistic sowers of seeds for secessionist sentiments for so long spouting spurious sound bites.
The peace deal and the vote
“Eventually, the fate of each of the armed ethnic groups may need to be resolved separately, according to individual circumstances.”
Kudos to Mr Trevor Wilson for right on the mark again.
Unfortunately this will be Myanmar ‘Holy Grail’.
There will always be a fraction within fractions of one ethnic group that is not willing to stop fighting’
For reasons real or front/fake making this a quagmire forever.
NCA is just the front present to the world. The only hope is as the standard of living/poverty improve, making armed struggle a neanderthal tradition irrlevant.
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No evidence? Is anyone reading the links embedded in the article:
http://www.fara.gov/docs/6229-Exhibit-AB-20150617-3.pdf
Ma Ba Tha and the vote
And what about the origins of 969, the forerunner of Ma Ba Tha? The Midas touch unlike the thunderbolt that struck the Saffron Revolution?
The New York Times reported:
The group’s virulence is such that, according to N.L.D. executives, Muslim citizens asked the N.L.D. to exclude them as candidates: They worried that their presence on the party’s ticket would cost it precious votes, but trusted the N.L.D. to protect minority rights once in power.
ASSK remains the only hope for the oppressed and the disenfranchised as this report by The Independent states:
Ms Suu Kyi has faced criticism for her silence over the plight of the Rohingya, with international figures such as the Dalai Lama calling on the Nobel Peace Laureate, to speak out. However, in Burma increasingly confident ultranationalist monks already accuse the NLD of being too sympathetic to the Muslim cause, with some having warned that her visit to Rakhine could incite protests.
Shalom, who lives in the Dar Paing camp, said: “I am a bit angry with Aung San Suu Kyi that she is keeping silent about the Rohingya. I don’t know how I can trust her.”
But most camp residents said they believed political pressure within the country, which is predominantly Buddhist, made speaking out difficult for Ms Suu Kyi.
“Hate speech has been created by the government, so Muslims are discriminated against by Buddhists,” said Mohammad Allam. “If Aung San Suu Kyi talked about Rohingya Muslims, maybe the Buddhist community will get angry. That is why she is silent.”
For many in the camps though, “the Lady” remains their only hope.
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Full of S**t report. I tried to find any evidence, but the writer only put his opinions. Sad article.
Waiting in the White House lobby
This article doesn’t provide any evidence of such gross claim. Very disappointing for the one who is a faculty member of SOAS.
President Obama has visited Indonesia two times, thus it is unbelievable if Indonesian government cannot contact US Government directly.
The peace deal and the vote
What about the Wa? Any ceasefire that doesn’t include seems dubious to say the least.
Will Myanmar’s reforms continue after 2015?
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