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    Tagged: communal violence

    Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya

    One Rohingya man killed, six hurt after argument in Sittwe

    One Rohingya Muslim man was killed and six wounded when they were attacked by a mob of Arakanese Buddhists in the capital of Burma’s troubled northwestern Arakan State on Tuesday, officials said.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Maungdaw village headman killed by masked men

    When neighbours came out, the attackers reportedly shot a gun into the air five times to warn them off, then ran away.

    Crime Lead Story News Politics

    Thousands flock to honour slain lawyer Ko Ni

    An NLD member, speaking on condition of anonymity outside Ko Ni’s home, said he remembered him as gracious and important man.

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    Lead Story News Protest

    Saffron anniversary: Monks call for release of remaining political prisoners

    “There are still political prisoners behind bars despite the election of a civilian government,” said Ashin Sandar Thiri, a spokesman for the monks.

    Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya

    Burma’s lower house rejects motion to oust Kofi Annan

    The proposal to dismiss the three foreigners was rejected by a vote of 250 objections, 148 in support, and one abstention.

    Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya

    Anti-Rohingya protests held across Arakan

    Arakanese Buddhist nationalists express anger at the government’s suggestion to the UN that sessions avoid using either of the terms “Rohingya” or “Bengali”.

    Communal Violence Lead Story News

    Mosque destroyed in central Burma

    A group of men from a village in central Burma destroyed a mosque in the first serious outburst of inter-religious violence in months.

    Human Trafficking Lead Story News Rohingya

    Migrant rescue org to begin SE Asia operations

    A crew aboard a state-of-the-art ship mounted with heat-seeking drones will take to the seas to prevent loss of life as Rohingya migrants search for safety.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics

    Rohingya abandon sailing season, fearing retribution and ransoms

    After Husaina’s 20-year-old son fled poverty and discrimination in Burma’s Arakan State by boat, she heard nothing from him for seven months.

    Lead Story News Politics

    World Food Programme short $40 million in Burma

    More than 600,000 people in Burma need food assistance due to natural disasters, violence and conflict, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    Alleged racist attacks put Mon capital on edge

    Community leaders in Mon State fear a spate of recent attacks are racially motivated and attempts to foment inter-communal tensions here in the run up to Burma’s 8 November polls.

    Arakan Communal Violence Lead Story News

    Anti-Muslim anthem heightens tension in Sandoway

    Local authorities in the Arakanese town of Sandoway have failed to take action against a bus station owner who has been playing anti-Muslim anthems on the terminal’s tannoy system.

    Lead Story News

    New homes ready for displaced Meikhtila villagers

    Around 1,500 people displaced by communal violence in central Burma’s Meikhtila have been awarded homes in a newly built housing complex, according to a project official.

    Communal Violence Law Lead Story News

    Arakan High Court rejects appeal in Taunggup lynching case

    The High Court of Arakan State has rejected an appeal by lawyers of seven men accused of murdering 10 Muslim pilgrims in 2012. The trial will now go ahead as scheduled at Sandoway District Court.

    Communal Violence Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Mandalay curfew to be lifted

    Mandalay regional government said it will imminently lift a curfew that was imposed in seven townships across the city at the beginning of July following deadly communal mob violence.

    Analysis Contributor Lead Story News Religion

    The roots of intolerance and prejudice in Buddhism

    Many believe that Buddhism has a pure history in which misdemeanors, carnage, war and hostility has been committed by everyone — except the Buddhist. This is why the recent violence in Sri Lanka and Burma elicits such shock.

    UN rapporteur meets peace-keepers in Mandalay video

    Human Rights Lead Story News Video

    UN rapporteur meets peace-keepers in Mandalay

    UN Special Rapporteur has been presented with findings from an inquiry into Mandalay’s communal violence, as she visited the city on Wednesday.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Curfew in Mandalay townships eased after three weeks

    Authorities in Mandalay have relaxed the eight-hour curfew imposed upon seven townships three weeks after communal violence broke out.

    Communal Violence Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    False rape claim caused riots, says ministry

    A rape case believed to have sparked recent riots in central Burma’s Mandalay was fabricated, according to an investigation carried out by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

    Arakan Communal Violence Lead Story News

    Lawyers appeal murder charges in case of Muslim pilgrims lynching

    Seven Buddhists charged for their participation in the murder of 10 Muslim pilgrims in Arakan State town of Taunggup in June 2012 are appealing against their indictment.

    Communal Violence Lead Story Mandalay Division News Women's Issues

    Rape case unrelated to Mandalay riots, alleged victim says

    A young Muslim woman who claims she was raped by a court official has dispelled reports that her case is linked to recent riots in Mandalay.

    Communal Violence Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    More than 360 arrested following Mandalay riots

    Most arrests come from persons breaking curfew, but at least 16 people have arrested for their part in the riots. Police say the principle suspects in two murders are still at large.

    Lead Story Mandalay Division News Religion

    Four more arrested in relation to Mandalay mob killings

    Four more people were arrested on Friday night, while authorities extended curfew to include a seventh township in Mandalay Division.

    Communal Violence Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Supreme Court lawyer criticises Mandalay govt handling of riots

    Supreme Court lawyer Thein Than Oo said it was unwise of the divisional government to single out Muslims, pointing out that it could “stoke simmering tensions” between the two communities.

    Communal Violence Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    Curfew in place after deadly riots in Mandalay

    A curfew from 9pm to 5am has been imposed on the residents of six townships in Mandalay Division following two nights of riots involving Buddhists and Muslims.

    Arts Communal Violence Lead Story News

    Children’s art depicts pain of communal violence

    A Rangoon art exhibition is featuring more than 300 drawings by children displaced by communal riots in Arakan State and the central Burmese city of Meikhtila over the last two years.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics Women's Issues

    Women of Burma speak out against Interfaith Marriage Act

    Ninety-seven civil society organisations, including several women’s rights groups, spoke out on Tuesday against Burma’s proposed Interfaith Marriage Act.

    Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    Interfaith couple targeted by mob in Pegu

    Four houses were burned in an attack against an interfaith couple in Nattalin village, Pegu Division on 16 April, according to local authorities. No one was injured and authorities said that calm has been restored.

    Culture Lead Story Lifestyle News

    Meikhtila gears up for first Thingyan after riots

    Last year’s Thingyan celebrations were cancelled in Meikhtila, Mandalay Division, after deadly riots devastated the town. Residents still reeling from the incident await this year’s water festival with extra enthusiasm.

    Communal Violence Lead Story News

    Buddhists stone Muslim shops, mosque in Hlegu following scissor attack

    A personal feud has sparked another wave of communal tensions in Burma, this time in Hlegu Township, 40km northeast of Rangoon.

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