Yangon, Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the Islamic leaders expressed disappointment at the decision of the authorities in western Myanmar to restore the two children of the Muslim Rohingya families, the policy does not apply to Buddhists restrictions and follow accusations of ethnic cleansing .
However, some Buddhists welcomed the plan to address their fears Muslim population explosion.
Strife-torn Rakhine State authorities said this past weekend, they were past military rule that prohibits Rohingya families with two or more children rehabilitation measures. Details of the policy and how it will be enforced has not been announced, triggering a call for clarity and a group of discrimination concerns, the United Nations called on the world's most persecuted one.
"If true, this is illegal," said the opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi. Aung San Suu Kyi has been facing for failing to defend the Rohingya Following last year's two deadly wave of sectarian violence criticism. She told reporters that she never heard the details of the latest move, however, if it exists, "This is discriminatory, but also human rights violations."
The policy applies to two Rakhine towns, Bangladesh border, and has the highest Muslim population of the state. That the township, Buthidaung and Maungdaw, about 95% of the Muslims. Nationwide, Muslims constitute about 60 million people in Burma, only about 4%.
In order to make Burma is perhaps the only country in the world level, such restrictions on particular religious groups, and may lead to further criticism that Muslims are discriminated against Buddhist-majority country. The central government has not made any statements about the two-child policy, because Rakhine State authorities quietly develop measures a week ago. Government spokesman calls seeking comment were not returned.
Long-term resentment erupted last year to Rohingya Rakhine Buddhists with machetes Muslim homes razed to the ground, thousands of armed mob violence that killed hundreds of people and forced 125,000 to flee, most of them Muslims. New York-based Human Rights Watch accused of inciting organized activities against "ethnic cleansing," the message is regarded as aliens Rakhine State government and security forces.
Religious riots violence, it has been expanded into a campaign against the Muslim communities in other regions, a reformist government of President Thein Sein constitute a serious challenge, as it attempts to carry out democratic reforms after nearly half a century of harsh military rule.
Win Myaing Rakhine State spokesman, said at the weekend's policy is to prevent the population growth in the Muslim community, the government appointed committee last month's sectarian violence identified as one of the reasons. He said authorities have yet to determine how the measures will be enforced, but it will be mandatory.
Minister of Yangon Region ZAW national affairs, said: "This is the best way to control population growth, which is a threat to our national identity, if no measures are taken to control the population, have lost their identity there is a danger," Maung Aye, an ethnic Rakhine State Members of Parliament. He said the poor Muslim societies limit the number of children that will benefit them, because smaller families are better able to feed, clothe and educate their children.
A monk in Maungdaw township also enthusiastic.
Said: "This is a good idea if the government can really control the Bengali population in the area, other communities will feel safer, there will be less violence, like what happened in the past," Monk Manithara the Aungmyay Bawdi convent, using the name "Bengali" Buddhists favorite "Rohingya." "development in the region, people's living standards, this is a good step. China also has such a policy."
China has one-child policy, but it is not based on religious exceptions apply to minorities.
"This restriction violates human rights, said:" Fortunately Maung Khin Nyunt, Myanmar's Islamic Religious Affairs Council. "Even if it exists under the military regime, it should be considered a democracy not appropriate."
"The authorities should be very cautious," he said. "If this is a step to ease tensions between communities, it does not produce the desired effect."
Does not include Myanmar government confirmed its 135 ethnic Rohingya. It think they are illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, depriving them of their citizenship. Bangladesh says Rohingyas have been living in Burma for centuries, should be recognized as citizens.
Over the years, Rohingya in Burma are facing severe restrictions. They need permission to travel outside the village, the couple needs to have permission to marry, have two children, and then be restricted. Exceed the prescribed any offspring were "blacklisted" and rejected the registration of births, and refused to go to school, travel and the right to marry, according to the Arakan Project, Thailand Rohingya advocacy group reports.
Phil Robertson, Human Rights Watch called for the development of "ridiculous", he noted that the Commission's report noted that any form of population control must be "voluntary" and comply with human rights standards.
"This is a step in the wrong direction precisely - from reconciliation and respect for human rights is completely the wrong direction," he said.
 
 



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