<i>Myanmar crisis</i>
I am surprised that nobody in Bangladesh is raising voice against the oppressive military junta in Myanmar. The situation there has deteriorated to such an intolerable level that normally quiet Buddhist monks had to come out in the street in full force to demonstrate against the military junta. The oppressed people also came out to express their anger. As usual, bullets were fired, people were killed and thousands were arrested by the junta. The whole world is supporting the people of Myanmar in their fight for democracy and human tights, and condemning the harsh military actions.
Our politicians appear to be so corrupt and scared about the ongoing fight against corrupt people that they have lost the moral strength to protest the oppression occurring in our neighbourhood. What about the civil society? What is the reason for their silence?
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Myanmar's monk-led street protests have threatened the junta's power again, after the government refused to accept their demand. The isolationist and repressive military junta has disrupted all means of communication with the outside world. As a result, no one is sure about the actual number of dead. Meanwhile, world governments have expressed great concern over the violence against peaceful demonstrators. The UN envoy for Myanmar Ibrahim Gambari is the best hope for a peaceful end to the crisis. Gambari's mission can open the way for a democratic government.
China can play a significant role to bring back peace in Myanmar.
Shaila Solaiman, MSS student, Government & Politics Department, Jahangirnagar University
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