“Ethnicity and Experiences of Conflict in Burma” · · 2013-10-23“Ethnicity and Experiences...
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“Ethnicity and Experiences of Conflict in Burma” An Informal Roundtable Discussion hosted by the Oxford Burma Alliance and the Asian Studies Centre, St Antony's College with: Matthew J Walton, Aung San Suu Kyi Senior Research Fellow in Modern Burmese Studies, St Antony's College Nbyen Dan Hkung Awng, Charles Wallace Trust Visiting Research Fellow, DPIR Paing Soe Hlaing, President of the Oxford Burma Alliance Karen Hargrave, Vice President of the Oxford Burma Alliance Matt Walton will discuss ethnicity and differential experiences of suffering more broadly as well as the ways in which geography plays a role in mediating the effects of government/military repression. Dan Hkung will consider the Kachin struggle, a case of particular importance at present as the intensification of conflict in Kachin state has occurred alongside the widely praised "democratic" reforms of the new Burmese government. Paing Soe Hlaing will relate his own experiences of the challenges of negotiating mixed Mon-Burman heritage, whilst Karen will share the perspectives of Mon friends and colleagues working to advance human rights for this ethnic population. For more information: Email [email protected] Time – 18:30 – 20:00 Date – Wednesday, October 30 th Venue – Nissan Lecture Theatre, St Antony’s College
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“Ethnicity and Experiences of Conflict in Burma” An Informal Roundtable Discussion hosted by
the Oxford Burma Alliance and the Asian Studies Centre, St Antony's College with:
Matthew J Walton, Aung San Suu Kyi Senior Research Fellow in Modern
Burmese Studies, St Antony's College Nbyen Dan Hkung Awng, Charles Wallace Trust Visiting Research
Fellow, DPIR Paing Soe Hlaing, President of the Oxford Burma Alliance
Karen Hargrave, Vice President of the Oxford Burma Alliance
Matt Walton will discuss ethnicity and differential experiences of suffering more broadly as well as the ways in which geography plays a role in mediating the effects of government/military repression. Dan Hkung will consider the Kachin struggle, a case of particular importance at present as the intensification of conflict in Kachin state has occurred alongside the widely praised "democratic" reforms of the new Burmese government. Paing Soe Hlaing will relate his own experiences of the challenges of negotiating mixed Mon-Burman heritage, whilst Karen will share the perspectives of Mon friends and colleagues working to advance human rights for this ethnic population.
For more information: Email [email protected]
Time – 18:30 – 20:00 Date – Wednesday, October 30th Venue – Nissan Lecture Theatre, St Antony’s College
