In 2012 , Thein Sein proposed that the minority Rohingya ethnic group , which had lived in Burma for hundreds of years , be " resettled " abroad , a proposal the United Nations was quick to object to . Thein Sein has also supported domestic policies that label Rohingya as " non-citizens " . He has said that the 2012 Rakhine State riots " has nothing to do with race or religion . " On 27 August 2012 , Thein Sein announced a major cabinet reshuffle of 9 ministers and 15 deputy ministers , to consolidate the authority of his office by removing hardliner ministers and replacing them with political allies . Among the more prominent changes was the transfer of Kyaw Hsan from the post of Minister for Information to Minister of Cooperatives , and the appointment of Aung Min , Tin Naing Thein and Soe Thein , all former lieutenants under Thein Sein , to the posts of Minister of the President 's Office
2012 Rakhine State riots
2012 Rakhine State riots
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