MYANMAR TIMES
Monday, April 22, 2019
The Arakan Army is giving more weight to its struggle for self-determination rather than achieving peace in strife-torn Rakhine State, a senior leader of the group said.
Major General Tun Myat Naing, chief of staff of the Arakan Army (AA), told reporters on the sidelines of the 30th anniversary of peace in Wa State in Panghsang city that peace will not come by only praying.
“It is true we want peace. However, for Rakhine people, the right to self-determination is more important. If we get it, peace will automatically follow,” he said.
Major General Tun Myat Naing, chief of staff of the Arakan Army (AA), told reporters on the sidelines of the 30th anniversary of peace in Wa State in Panghsang city that peace will not come by only praying.
“It is true we want peace. However, for Rakhine people, the right to self-determination is more important. If we get it, peace will automatically follow,” he said.