Myanmar has ignored UN reports alleging that since 2017 its army has raped, murdered and tortured Rohingyas
SHE DID not have to do it. Indeed, when Aung San Suu Kyi announced that she would personally be defending Myanmar against accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice in The Hague this week, it was an enormous shock. Myanmar has steadfastly ignored United Nations reports alleging that since 2017 its army has raped, murdered and tortured Rohingyas, members of a Muslim minority, driving more than 740,000 to flee to neighbouring Bangladesh.
It had intended to campaign as the only party capable of defending the country. But since Ms Suu Kyi announced that she was going to the Hague, the party has “gone dead quiet,” says Ms Callahan. By contrast Ms Suu Kyi's supporters have sprung into action. In the days and weeks since her announcement, thousands of people have attended rallies in Yangon, many carrying banners reading: “We stand with you, Mother Suu”.
But if Ms Suu Kyi also cares about rehabilitating her standing in the West, she will need to tread carefully. How she accounts for the behaviour of the army will be closely scrutinised. Her defenders believe she may apportion blame to some rogue soldiers in an otherwise disciplined army. Others find that unlikely.
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