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Philip D. Murphy: these kind of abuses, this kind of displacement threatens the transition to democracy, creates a much bigger risk for…

On the recordOctober 23, 2017
these kind of abuses, this kind of displacement threatens the transition to democracy, creates a much bigger risk for the attraction of international terrorism, and could set Burma back.
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Philip D. Murphy

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Murphy highlights the risks of human rights abuses in Burma affecting democracy and terrorism.

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