Story Archive
2017-10-12
The Rohingya were brought into Myanmar in the 1800s by colonial ruler Britain and are not an indigenous group, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing says.
2017-10-11
Rohingya were warned by soldiers to leave their villages and go to Bangladesh or die, a UN report says.
2017-10-10
Already, at least 521,000 have arrived from Myanmar since Aug. 25.
2017-10-10
An official says the government expects the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army to strike again.
2017-10-09
The government military rejects an overture to discuss the further cessation of offensives for humanitarian purposes.
2017-10-06
Religious minority offers prayers, contributes to relief fund for Muslim refugees from Myanmar.
2017-10-06
The Kachin Independence Army seizes residents of two villages during a major religious festival.
2017-10-06
About 17,000 Muslims have been trying to reach Bangladesh since Sept. 26.
2017-10-05
Bangladesh’s government announces plan to create gigantic camp for Rohingya.
2017-10-05
Eight women abducted by Muslim militants return to Myanmar and tell authorities about the slaughter and abductions.
2017-10-04
They cite new witness testimony of executions and warn against the forced repatriation of refugees.
2017-10-03
Both sides agree to establish a joint working group to manage the repatriation of refugees.
2017-10-02
They were part of a Buddhist mob that damaged houses, shops, and stands in Taungdwingyi township.
2017-10-02
Their one-day tour comes as state police say they have received information about further possible terrorist attacks.
2017-09-29
National Security Adviser Thaung Tun says the country ‘will never espouse a policy of genocide or ethnic cleansing’ and ‘will do everything to prevent it.’
2017-09-28
Rakhine state officials cite rainy weather as reason for calling off Thursday's trip to the focal point of recent strife.
2017-09-27
The announcement comes amid growing pressure from the international community for Myanmar to address and resolve the crisis in Rakhine state.
2017-09-26
Some 480,000 refugees have fled from Myanmar since Aug. 25, new figures show.
2017-09-25
Sixty percent of newly arrived refugees are children, the United Nations says.
2017-09-25
Malaysia says statement by association chairman omitted any reference to Rohingya Muslims.
2017-09-25
A community leader says Muslim militants arrested and killed about 100 residents from Kha Maung Seik village tract.
2017-09-22
Expert panel cites “systematic policies” of killing, and active denial of identity and culture.
2017-09-21
Non-Muslims displaced by recent violence ask Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to continue deploying troops.
2017-09-20
They shot the trio in May after taking them into custody while they were returning to their camp after collecting firewood.
2017-09-19
But the UN and rights groups blame the army for abuses and ethnic cleansing in Rakhine state.
2017-09-19
The state counselor doesn’t acknowledge the violence that Rohingya Muslims have endured at the hands of the Myanmar military.
2017-09-18
Hundreds gather to denounce the recommendations of an advisory commission on the causes of unrest in the western state and international 'interference' in the Rohingya crisis.
2017-09-14
No Muslims would be left in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, should this “worst case” scenario materialize, IOM official says.
2017-09-13
“Inhuman, inhuman” some diplomats muttered as they listened to refugees recount tales of torture.
2017-09-13
Students delivering aid to Rakhine meanwhile accuse international media of biased reporting from the region.
