Policy summary: 3.1.1 "Official and societal discrimination against Rohingya in Burma is widespread. Denial of citizenship severely restricts their rights to study, work, move freely, marry, practise their religion and access health services. In security operations, there have been consistent allegations of Rohingya been victims of torture, indiscriminate killings, burning of houses and rape by the security forces and other state actors. 3.1.2 In general, the level and cumulative effect of the denial of rights and state discrimination against the Rohingya population in Rakhine State is such that it amounts to persecution. 3.1.3 Rohingya who live outside of Rakhine State may also be able to demonstrate a need for international protection depending on their personal circumstances. 3.1.4 Where a claim is refused, it is unlikely to be certifiable as ?clearly unfounded?..."