Myanmar’s grinding conflict is at risk of being forgotten
Its neighbours should do much more to encourage the generals to change course
IN THE DECADE when its generals allowed it some semblance of democracy, Myanmar flourished. The government brokered a landmark ceasefire agreement with half of the country’s many rebel groups. Poverty rates plummeted and foreign investment surged. The economy grew annually by an average of 6.6%. A middle class emerged.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Out of mind”
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