Philip D. Murphy: “The terrible treatment of the Rohingya is a real Achilles heel for this country and its transition.”

The security forces there in northern Rakhine State bear considerable responsibility for what we have called a disproportionate response.

We have witnessed terrible crimes. There is increasing evidence that security forces are associated with vigilante action.

Burma has emerged from a decades-long struggle to defy authoritarian rule and to transition to a democratic society.

I am a big believer in leadership and one throat to choke.