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Civilian-led peace plan for restive Rakhine takes off
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 26/10/2017
» Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian-led initiative for Rakhine state is already up and running. Myanmar's business community has rallied around to back the government's plans, pledging financial support and promising to actively participate in restoring peace and stability to the strife-torn region in western Myanmar.
Suu Kyi reveals plan for Rakhine
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 19/10/2017
» Myanmar's civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi has outlined the government's new strategic plans for the troubled state of Rakhine. A civilian-led agency -- with foreign assistance -- has been created, the National Enterprise for Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Development in Rakhine State, which will deliver aid to the refugees, oversee their return and help resettle them. Ms Suu Kyi made the announcement in a televised address to the nation last Thursday.