Rohingya crisis: Suu Kyi does not fear global 'scrutiny'

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She gave what was basically an address to the nation and world on the current crisis in Rakhine state of Myanmar.

Rohingya crisis: Suu Kyi does not fear global 'scrutiny'

Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she does not fear "international scrutiny" of her government's handling of the growing Rohingya crisis.

It was her first national address on the violence in northern Rakhine state that has seen more than 400,000 Rohingya Muslims cross into Bangladesh.

She said that most Muslims had not fled the state and that violence had ceased.

Ms Suu Kyi has faced heavy criticism for her response to the crisis.

Continued: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41315924

Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives to deliver a speech to the nation over Rakhine and Rohingya situation, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar September 19, 2017.
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