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<p>The British Government is deeply concerned by the situation in Rakhine and discrimination
against the Muslim minority Rohingya population. Following the recent outbreak of
violence in Rakhine State the Foreign Secretary has twice spoken with State Counsellor
Aung San Suu Kyi and has raised our concerns. Our ambassador in Rangoon has also raised
our concerns with the Burmese authorities. The Minister of State for International
Development (Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP) visited Burma in July. He discussed the situation
in Rakhine State with the Burmese Ministers of Health and Education and met Rohingya
leaders. We will continue to raise our concerns at every opportunity.</p><p>We are
also urging the Government of Burma to improve living conditions and to address the
citizenship status of the Rohingya and all communities in Burma, particularly those
who face severe discrimination.</p>
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