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September 15, 2017

Senate Leader McConnell Opposes Resolution to Shield Rohingya
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In Washington, senators are considering a resolution targeting Burmese
leader Aung San Suu Kyi over her government's treatment of the Rohingya.
On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mc Connell spoke out in
opposition to the resolution.

Majority Leader Mitch Mc Connell: "In my view, publicly condemning Aung
San Suu Kyi-the best hope for democratic reform in Burma-is simply not
constructive. … Unfounded criticism of Suu Kyi exaggerates her ability
to command the military, which the Burmese constitution does not
actually allow her to do."

The Senate resolution would call on Burma to allow the U.N. unrestricted
access to areas where massacres are occurring, while demanding Burma
grant citizenship and freedom of movement to the Rohingya.


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