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Japan backs Myanmar over genocide charges
15 January 2020
The western camp finds itself divided over the Myanmar controversy. After India, Japan also maintains that there has been no genocide of the Rohingya people, but rather a counter-terrorist crackdown on the "Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army," also known by its former name Harakah al-Yaqin, or "Faith Movement."
At the press conference he gave on 26 December 2019 in Yangon (ex-Rangoon), Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar, Ichiro Maruyama, seized the opportunity to cross the T’s and dot the I’s. His (...)
Closing remarks by Aung San Suu Kyi before the International Court of Justice
by Aung San Suu Kyi
The Hague (Netherlands) | 12 December 2019
Remarks by H.E. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar as Agent Before the International Court of Justice
Mr. President and Members of the Court, It is not disputed that Myanmar – like the United Kingdom or the United States – has a military justice system. The Constitution of Myanmar cannot and should not be ignored if we are serious about establishing constitutional democracy and rule-of-law in Myanmar. (...)
Aung San Suu Kyi before the International Court of Justice
by Aung San Suu Kyi
The Hague (Netherlands) | 11 December 2019
Statement by H.E. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar As Agent Before the International Court of Justice
1. Thank you, Mr. President and Members of the Court. It is an honour to appear as Agent of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in these proceedings, in my capacity as Union Minister for Foreign Affairs. For materially less resourceful countries like Myanmar, the World Court is a vital refuge of (...)
Memorandum on Myanmar’s democratic transition: challenges and way forward
Naypyidaw (Burma) | 16 October 2019
1. Introduction
Since taking responsibility of the state in April 2016, the democratically elected civilian government has been working relentlessly to transform the country into a democratic federal union. The government has placed national reconciliation and peace as top priority while striving for economic prosperity, social equity and development, the prevalence of rule of law and reliable judicial system. As a sine qua non for the successful building of a democratic nation, the (...)
Remarks by Kyaw Tint Swe to the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly
by Kyaw Tint Swe
New York (USA) | 28 September 2018
Madame President,
I wish to extend sincere congratulations to you on your election as the President of the 73rdSession of the General Assembly. We firmly believe that under your able stewardship this session will be fruitful.
Madame President,
We live in challenging times. This year s theme, Making the United Nations relevant to all people: global leadership and shared responsibilities for peaceful, equitable and sustainable societies is, therefore, most appropriate. It serves to remind (...)
Myanmar rejects interference by the International Criminal Court
9 August 2018
Background
The International Criminal Court (“the Court” or “ICC”) was established through the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (“the Rome Statute”). The ICC has the jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Myanmar is not party to the Rome Statute and the Court has no jurisdiction on Myanmar whatsoever.
Regardless, the ICC’s Prosecutor has made a Prosecution’s Request for a Ruling on Jurisdiction (...)
Myanmar’s view of the Rohingya situation
by Hau Do Suan
New York (USA) | 27 June 2018
I have the honour to refer to the letter dated 31 May 2018 addressed to me by the President of the Security Council for the month of May in an effort to continue constructive and collaborative dialogue with Myanmar in finding a durable solution to the humanitarian situation in Rakhine State. I have brought the matter to the attention of the leadership of the Government of Myanmar, as requested.
I am now taking the liberty of writing the present letter to update you on recent developments (...)
The situation in Myanmar
New York (USA) | 6 November 2017
The meeting was called to order at 3.05 p.m.
The President: In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Bangladesh and Myanmar to participate in this meeting.
The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.
After consultations among Council members, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf:
“The Security Council condemns the attacks against Myanmar security forces (...)
Will Qatar replace Saudi Arabia against Myanmar?
30 October 2017
In the past, the British have used Islamist extremist terrorism as an instrument to achieve its objectives and now continues with this strategy in South East Asia. In February – March 2017, the King of Saudi Arabia, Salmane had come to Malaysia, to get it ready to play a supporting role in the Rohingya crisis, soon to unfold in Myanmar. However, after President Trump got Saudi Arabia to reverse its strategy in May, noone was prepared to follow through with the preparedness plan when the (...)
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Report on the Rakhine Crisis
by Aung San Suu Kyi
12 October 2017
May all the people be in good health and well-being. May peace be in your hearts.
First of all, let me tell you how grateful I am, for standing together with our government, with full understanding and unity, at a time when we are facing extreme challenges. There is no power which can compare with the support of the people, trust of the people and the unity of the people. I believe that no matter whatever difficulties we face, we can overcome, with the unity of our people.
As all of you (...)
Jihadist arrested for burning a Rohingyan village
7 October 2017
According to General Min Aung Hlaing, the Burmese army has arrested a man who had just set fire to seven houses in the Rohingyan village, Mi Chaung Zay (located in the township of Buthidaung).
This man is no other than Einu, an officer of the Army for the Safety of the Rohingyans in Arakan. He was imploring members of his community to flee the country, making out his case by accusing the army of setting fire to Rohingyan villages.
The incident took place on 4 October 2017, at around 2h 40 (...)
From Syria to Burma?
by Thierry Meyssan
Damascus (Syria) | 4 October 2017
The Pentagon is preparing a new war in South East Asia - this time against Myanmar. Till now, the jihadists in Syria, which have the support of several countries that form part of the Middle East, have been waging war between themselves. But now they have a new vision: fighting together with the Pentagon against the Burmese army and the Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize Aung San Suu Kyi.
The Pentagon is preparing a new war in South-East Asia
Political Islam against China
by Thierry Meyssan
Damascus (Syria) | 3 October 2017
You are probably aware that you are incompletely informed about what is brewing in Myanmar, and you probably haven’t heard about the military coalition that is preparing to attack that country. And yet, as Thierry Meyssan reveals here, these current events have been in preparation by Riyadh and Washington since 2013. Don’t take sides before you read this article and digest the information.
Aung San Suu Kyi speech on National Reconciliation and Peace
by Aung San Suu Kyi
19 September 2017
Excellencies and
Distinguished guests,
Last year, when I addressed the United Nations’ General Assembly as the representative of the newly established government of Myanmar, I reaffirmed our faith and confidence in the purpose and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. It is in this enduring belief in the capacity of nations to unite to build a more peaceful and prosperous world, a kinder and more compassionate home for all mankind, that we wish to share with members of the (...)
Myanmar and India unite to fight jihadism
8 September 2017
On 25 August 2017, the Rohingya Liberation Organization launched 25 simultaneous attacks against police stations and barracks located in the coastal State of Rakhine. The result: 71 deaths.
The partners in this operation were a group of Bengalis, which had broken away in 2016 from the Jamat-ul-Mujahideen over the slogan “Jihad from Bengal to Bagdad”. This group swore allegiance to Caliph Abou Bakr al-Baghdadi and brings together under one coalition the Indian Mudjahideens, Al-Jihad, Al-Ouma, (...)
Speech by Aung San Suu Kyi at 71st UN General Assembly
by Aung San Suu Kyi
New York (USA) | 21 September 2016
Madame Vice President,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
1. As the first representative of the new government of Myanmar to speak before this Assembly, it is my duty, and my privilege, to reaffirm our faith and confidence in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The strength of this Organization lies in its universality and legitimacy, anchored in the Charter and in the fundamental principles of international law. For all its (...)
Global opium and heroin production explodes
16 February 2014
Poppy cultivation reached an unprecedented historical peak in 2013, surpassing the record of 2007-08, said Yuri Fedotov, director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
375 tons came from Afghanistan, while 50 tons originated from Myanmar and Laos.
Slaughter in Myanmar while ’The Lady’ remains impassive
18 July 2012
The widespread killings of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar – have received only passing and dispassionate coverage in most media. What they actually warrant is widespread outrage and decisive efforts to bring further human rights abuses to an immediate halt.
“Burmese helicopter set fire to three boats carrying nearly 50 Muslim Rohingyas fleeing sectarian violence in western Burma in an attack that is believed to have killed everyone on board,” reported Radio Free Europe on July 12.
Why would (...)
Myanmar learns the lesson of Libya
by Stephen Gowans
21 May 2012
There won’t be any need for the U.S. and the NATO alliance to carpet bomb Myanmar to bring it into the Western fold. According to this Canadian analyst, the Libyan experience must have proven persuasive enough for the Rangoon leaders to dutifully step into line on their own. From a government-controlled economy providing free health care and education to all its citizens, as was the case in Libya under Gaddafi, Myanmar today is gleefully genuflecting before an onslaught of foreign private investors zeroing in to dispossess her.
Clinton in Burma: Another US move against China
by Peter Symonds
3 December 2011
For all its claims to be promoting democracy and human rights, the Obama administration’s mooted talks with the Burmese generals aim to counter China’s footing in the country. As part of a broad diplomatic offensive being waged by the Obama administration throughout Asia, Hillary Clinton’s recent visit was not to bring Myanmar in from the cold, but to shake up the battle for global clout right on China’s doorstep.
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