Ending the crisis in Myanmar

The ongoing crisis in Myanmar is truly disturbing. It should be recalled that infighting between ethnic Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims have been happening for some time now. To know why, one has to dig deep into history.

For one, Myanmar being a small nation, has grappled with insurgencies for a long time. It is home to a mixed culture that has been influenced by people living in its neighbouring countries.

Given these facts, if the ruling regime does not administer its duty properly, there is every possibility of all hell breaking loose in Myanmar.

Those occupying powerful positions in government must be strong when it comes to enforcing equal rules and regulations. If the government cannot maintain that in the best interests of people, something can always go wrong. This can create a chain reaction that is extremely difficult to break,which is what it seems like, has happened.

The international community and the UN should come forward and help Myanmar come out of this internal crisis. It has drawn out long enough and needs to end as soon as possible.

P Senthil Saravana Durai

Mumbai, India