Story Archive
2020-01-31
The government-appointed Independent Commission of Enquiry enjoys little support outside the country.
2020-01-30
Muslims, Christian refugees lodge police complaints against each other.
2020-01-30
Dreams of a good life are spoiled by crowded, poor living conditions, NGO official says.
2020-01-30
Many actions by the military in ethnic areas ‘constituted war crimes,’ says Amnesty International.
2020-01-29
Pledge comes a week after the International Court of Justice orders Myanmar to take measures to protect Rohingya Muslims.
2020-01-29
While not finalized, the plan would require classes to follow the Myanmar curriculum.
2020-01-28
Refugees will be sent back to their makeshift homes “when the tense situation is over,” official says.
2020-01-28
University students demonstrate over policies that lengthen the school year, and are scolded by her.
2020-01-27
But Bangladeshi police say a Christian Rohingya first attacked a Muslim, sparking an 'ordinary law-and-order incident.'
2020-01-27
They say they do not want the facility in Myebon township near their army camp.
2020-01-24
Activists say Myanmar needs to take action if it wants to preserve its international reputation.
2020-01-23
'This decision makes us hopeful about our desired repatriation with safety and dignity,' one refugee says from Bangladesh.
2020-01-23
International rights groups welcome the decision and urge Myanmar to fully comply with the order.
2020-01-22
They say they are concerned that Beijing will continue supporting rebel armies fighting in border regions.
2020-01-22
The military says the actions of security forces during a 2017 crackdown were not ‘premeditated.’
2020-01-21
The rebel ethnic force frees the man as a goodwill gesture in a neighboring state.
2020-01-21
But Win Myint’s office says there is insufficient evidence to conclude that the crimes committed amount to genocide.
2020-01-20
The findings contradict conclusions by UN and other investigators pointing to genocide, rights groups say.
2020-01-17
Chinese investment has support in some parts of Myanmar, while others are wary.
2020-01-16
Many see great opportunities in Myanmar’s rich neighbor, but polls show ambivalence about Beijing.
2020-01-16
Authorities will issue National Verification Cards to an additional 29 Rohingya.
2020-01-16
Structure is going up in the middle of a future sprawling planned township outside Dhaka.
2020-01-15
Her visit follows a trip to Kachin state and comes amid international lawsuits and continued violence in Rakhine state.
2020-01-14
They say the Chinese-backed company that operates the mine has not acted on recommendations by a parliamentary commission.
2020-01-13
Nyan Thein’s death is the latest killing of a village head by Myanmar soldiers.
2020-01-10
Immigration officials in Sittwe will determine whether they are from Rakhine or Bangladesh.
2020-01-09
Thein Sein helped pave the way for Myanmar’s democratic transition, but one critic says he speaks ‘the words of dictators.’
2020-01-09
A defense forces spokesman said the move ‘violates the rights’ of military families.
2020-01-08
The state government claims that the International Rescue Committee was recruiting journalists.
2020-01-08
Beijing has a long list of projects it wants to complete in its southern neighbor.
