Russ Hiebert at the Subcommittee on International Human Rights

On May 8th, 2012. See this statement in context.

May 8th, 2012 / 1:20 p.m.

Conservative

Russ Hiebert Conservative South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale, BC

I see.

You didn't really elaborate in your testimony, although I did see some reference to it in the unread portions, about the violence in Kachin state. You mentioned that it's still ongoing; it has forced hundreds of thousands of ethnic people to flee from their homes and villages.

I'm wondering what you believe are the regime's ultimate goals for the people of Kachin or other minority groups, but specifically the conflict in Kachin. Why after 17 years of ceasefire and reform efforts throughout the country are they now in battle in Kachin state?

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