Myanmar asks for ‘time and space’ to solve Rohingya crisis

SINGAPORE: Myanmar’s deputy defence chief urged the world to give his government “time and space” to solve a crisis involving the Rohingya Muslim minority amid concerns militants could exploit the situation.

Rear Admiral Myint Nwe told a security forum yesterday his government is “fully aware of the growing concern about the widespread reports on (the) situation in Rakhine state” where the Rohingya live, and was committed to address the issue and punish wrongdoers.