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israel and burma (r)
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> From: simon_billenness@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Simon Billenness)
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> I am likewise deeply embarrassed by the behavior of the British government
> towards Burma. (The British ambassador to Burma holds trade shows for
> British companies in Rangoon.)
As an owner of a British passport, I share in your embarrasment. Given
that many of Burma's problems can be traced back to Britain, I believe
the British govt in particular has an obligation to help clean up its mess.
> If it comforts you, I do not believe that any Arab government or company has
> ever lifted a finger for the Burmese people. However, I would be happy to be
> proved wrong on this point.
I believe that the Saudi govt, among others, did provide some support to the
Rohingya refugees at one point, although sustained support even for Burmese
Moslems has been lacking.
--
Reid Cooper