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Persecution of Muslims on the rise in Burma: report
At least 21 villages around Burma have declared themselves “no-go zones” for Muslims, report says.
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Upper House to debate counter-terrorism measures for Arakan
The move comes after months of tensions and violent incidents, including the murder last week of at least six ethnic Mro villagers in a highland village in Maungdaw Township.
Kaman Muslims struggle to fit in
One Kaman man said that more than 1,000 men holding swords surrounded his village in 2012. But he escaped the mob, hiding in a pigsty owned by Arakanese Buddhist friends.
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Arakan State govt vows to tear down illegal mosques
Arakan State’s Border Affairs Ministry says it will demolish buildings constructed in border townships without permission from local authorities, including mosques and madrasas.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Religion
Muslims excluded from ethnic youth conference
Two Muslim youths say they weren’t permitted to take part in an ethnic youth conference in Panlong, Shan State, because they didn’t represent any of Burma’s ethnic groups.
International Relations Lead Story News Religion
US envoy: We want to see peace for all people in Arakan
Shaarik Zafar, the US special representative to Muslim communities, made the remarks ahead of a visit to Burma by US Secretary of State John Kerry.
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Quell religious tension ahead of vote: US
The United States said on Tuesday that the use of religion in politics violated Burma’s constitution, calling on the government to de-escalate religious tensions running high ahead of next month’s election.
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Malaysia to check Burmese migrants for criminal records
Legislature will be introduced to monitor Burmese nationals following a spate of violence involving Burmese nationals in Malaysia.
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Burma rejects US allegations
Burma’s presidential spokesperson rejects Obama’s allegation that Burmese Muslims are oppressed, and refutes US claims that communities in Arakan State have been left in a precarious situation by the absence of international aid workers.
