Our government has emerged as a body committed to the defence of human rights, all within the borders of our country. We condemn all human rights violations, Myanmar is committed to peace and rule of law.
— Aung San Suu Kyi Contemporary

Myanmar democracy leader

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State address on the Rohingya issue, defending her government's human rights record.

Date / Period

2017

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Controversial

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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/rohingya-crisis-suu-kyi-con…

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