Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
The United Nations has warned aid workers in western Burma of rising hostility and imminent protests from troubled Arakan State’s majority Buddhists, some of whom say humanitarian agencies are giving support to Rohingya Muslim militants.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
Hundreds of Rohingya Muslims are fleeing to Bangladesh as the total number of dead from recent violence is confirmed by the army at more than 130.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
Former UN chief Kofi Annan, who chairs a commission on resolving Arakan’s problems, voices concern as the army reports a rising death toll from recent violence in the state.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
Unrest in the Muslim-majority north of Arakan State is taking a “terrible toll” on children, the UN children’s agency said as it called for full access to the region.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
Diplomats on a mission to northern Arakan State say the government has agreed to allow a resumption of aid to the region.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
The visit comes as reports of human rights abuses continue amid tight security in the predominantly Muslim region.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi is coming under growing criticism as she departs today on her second overseas trip since the crisis in Arakan State began last month.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
The President’s Office said the government would investigate the death of a 60-year-old Rohingya Muslim who died in police custody in Arakan State two weeks ago.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
UN human rights experts call on Burma to investigate allegations of atrocities committed against civilians in northern Arakan State’s Maungdaw Township.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
A military operation in northwestern Burma has killed more people than official reports have acknowledged, according to rights groups monitoring the situation.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
Violence in Arakan State is stopping aid agencies from delivering food and medicines, a United Nations official said on Tuesday.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
A protest against Kofi Annan’s involvement in a commission on Arakan State turned ugly when Buddhist nationalists clashed with local residents in Rangoon’s Bahan Township on Sunday.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and former UN chief Kofi Annnan convened the first meeting of the Arakan Commission on Monday, ahead of a planned visit to the troubled region tomorrow.
The main townships affected are reported to be Minbya, Ponnagyun, Mrauk-U, Pauktaw and Kyauktaw.
