The immediate question then is: should the repatriation of Rohingya refugees begin?
Author: Nehginpao Kipgen
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Because of her international stature as a democratic icon, there are usually high expectations placed on Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Despite many ethnic groups lacking sizeable representation in parliament, Myanmar’s next government needs their support to continue pursuing a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflicts in many parts of the country.
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The poll is also important in furthering the process of national reconciliation between the government and the many armed groups in the country. Though some of these groups signed a ceasefire agreement with the government of President Thein Sein in October, the majority wanted to wait and see how the next government would handle the peace process.
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The most significant outcome of the summit is the emergence of unity among armed groups on the general principle that a nationwide ceasefire cannot happen if some groups are left out to defend themselves.