Kolkata - Myanmar's democracy icon Aung Sang Suu Kyi has told a British minister that she is willing to facilitate the process of reconciliation between Buddhist Rakhines and Muslim Rohingyas in the troubled Rakhine state (former Arakans), the 'Guardian' reports.
The Guardian quotes Hugo Swire, a minister of state in the British
Foreign office as saying that Suu Kyi, if invited by the Myanmar
government, is willing to help.This after Swire met Suu Kyi briefly
during his recent visit to Myanmar.
"Suu Kyi has been very clear about this-she is extremely busy. She can't
do everything in this country," Swire told the 'Guardian'. "If she is
formally invited to get involved, she has indicated to me that she would
be very willing to do that."
Swire, who traveled to Myanmar leading a trade delegation, also visited
several displaced persons camps in the Rakhine state, accompanied by the
British ambassador Andrew Heyn. The 'Guardian' journalist Kate Hodal
also joined them.
The 'Guardian' quotes Swire as saying that the 'conditions in the
Rakhine state remains extremely worrying' and that unless urgent action
is taken, 'the tragedy will continue to deepen for all concerned'.
The 'Guardian' says that until now, 'Aung Sang Suu Kyi' who is
considered internationally as Burma's most unifying politicial figure
and who has previously stressed the significance of ethnic rights - has
been largely absent from debates on this issue (Rohingyas) and it is
unclear why she has not played a greater role.
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