Burma’s Immigration and Population Minister Khin Yi told DVB yesterday the government has promulgated a policy aimed at repatriating Rohingya refugees who recently fled violence in western Burma
Month: June 2012
Ethnic parties to reach out to armed groups
Six major ethnic minority political parties that competed in the 2010 elections are planning to meet with armed groups to assist the government’s on-going peace plan
Burmese authorities targeting Rohingyas, UK parliament told
The Burmese army and police force have played a leading role in targeting Rohingya Muslims in northern Arakan state according to a group of UK-based NGOs speaking to the British…
Gov’t peace team visits Mae Tao Clinic
The Burmese government’s Peace Making Work Committee leader Aung Min met with Mae Tao clinic’s founder Dr Cynthia Maung in Mae Sot as the organisation struggles to stay afloat as…
NLD spokesperson’s trial begins in Naypyidaw
The National League for Democracy’s spokesperson and campaign committee manager Nyan Win stood in trial yesterday over alleged false claims he issued concerning voter fraud in April’s by-elections
Political solution necessary to fight drugs: report
Shan Drug Watch published its 2012 annual report yesterday urging a political solution with armed ethnic groups in Burma