Posted on 17/05/08
Responsibility, protection
Regina -- Why should anyone be surprised at the actions - or lack of same - of the generals who govern Myanmar? Many of the people who have been affected by the cyclone are Karens (New Storm Headed For Stricken Myanmar Region - May 16). The Karen National Union (KNU), the ethnic minority's resistance movement, has been fighting the generals in a bid for independence. The Karens' struggle has been going on for most of the past 60 years since what was known as Burma obtained its independence. It is akin to a civil war. Now the generals think they can have a victory without lifting a hand: In this tragic situation, neglect can be just as effective as violence.
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