"The nationwide census planned for 30 March to 10 April 2014 risks inflaming tensions at a critical moment in Myanmar?s peace process and democratic transition. The census process should be urgently amended to focus only on key demographic questions, postponing those which are needlessly antagonistic and divisive ? on ethnicity, religion, citizenship status ? to a more appropriate moment. By doing so, the government, United Nations and donors can demonstrate that they are sensitive to the serious risks presented by the census as currently conceived, and that they are willing to respond to the deep reservations expressed by many important groups in the country..."