Indian rebels on the move in Myanmar

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"NEW DELHI and TAMU - Despite India?s repeated requests to act, Myanmar?s government is still perceived by Indian officials as "going easy" on Indian separatists known to be operating out of Myanmar?s northwestern fringes. More than two months after promising tough action against separatist rebels based in its territory during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh?s visit to Myanmar, President Thein Sein?s quasi-civilian government is yet to commence any sort of crackdown against the rebels, many of whom are known to be based in Myanmar?s Sagaing Division and border towns like Tamu. Indian officials raised the issue again during a visit to New Delhi in early August by Myanmar?s chief of defense staff, General Ming Aung Hlaing. "We have got the usual assurance of action but we have to wait and see," said a senior Indian military official who requested anonymity..."

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Subir Bhaumik

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"Asia Times Online"

Date of Publication: 

2012-08-10

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2012-09-15

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English

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