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<p>We have not received reports of anyone facing arrest for identifying themselves
as Rohingya in Burma’s census; the enumeration period is now over. However, we were
deeply disappointed that during the census the Burmese government went against its
long-standing assurance that all individuals would have the right to self-identify
their ethnic origin. We have been clear that this decision is in contravention of
international norms and standards on census conduct. I discussed our concerns on the
census with the senior Burmese minister responsible, Immigration Minister U Khin Yi,
in March, and summoned the Burmese Ambassador in April. <br> <br>The UK, UN and other
donors have been in dialogue with the Burmese government and community groups throughout
the preparation, enumeration and now the data analysis and dissemination stages of
the census. We have been absolutely clear that we want to see as peaceful, credible
and complete a process as possible, with the anticipated risks carefully managed.</p>
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