2025, Vol. 7, Issue 5, Part C

In a globalised
world order where the ideals of social and political inclusivity are being put
forward, certain regions of the world are overrun by ethnic state-sponsored
violence and gross human rights violations. Myanmar is one such country. The
Chin people are an ethnic minority residing in Chin State, located in the
western region of Myanmar. It is an isolated, neglected hilly region with
inadequate infrastructural facilities, thus making it one of the most
underdeveloped states. With a population of less than five lakhs, it has been
the battleground between the rebels fighting the Military Junta. The result of
this conflict has been a massive Human Rights disaster, with civilians being
killed in their own homes and entire villages being wiped out.

In this paper,
several policy solutions have been explored as to how the situation in Myanmar
can be de-escalated and made to align with social inclusivity and how the
Burmese refugees can be accommodated in their homeland, so that they do not
have to wander in neighbouring countries like India and Malaysia, in search of
safe haven. To tackle the Human Rights situation in Burma, solutions like a
‘Peacekeeping Force’ as ‘Observers’ to ensure that the rights of civilians are
not jeopardised in the conflict.

Also, it's proposed
to create ‘Humanitarian Buffer Zones’ which would be enforced by a neutral
third party and ensure that the civilians are left out of the conflict and are
not caught in the crossfire between the rebel and the state. ‘Foreign
intervention with gradual phasing out of the military junta’. As an alternative
political structure, a ‘Federal Structure with Balanced Autonomy’ given to the
provinces to manage ethnic tensions.