Travel restrictions defended in parliament
Deputy Immigration Minister Win Myint told parliament that restrictions on white-card holders are in place for their safety, and to protect rule of law.
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Ye Htut bullish on migrant crisis
Burma’s Information Minister Ye Htut on Monday said that Burma will repatriate any so-called ‘boat people’ – so long as they can show evidence of citizenship.
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Hundreds of Burmese migrants arrested in Thai raids
Children are among those detained in the raids by Thai authorities, which are seeing high levels of arrests.
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277 servicemen punished for child soldier recruitment
Fifty officers are among those who have had action taken against them for recruiting child soldiers, according to the Deputy Home Affairs Minister.
Citizenship Lead Story News Rohingya
Status of thousands unclear as white cards expire
As government-issued temporary documents expire, as many as 900,000 – mostly Rohingya Muslims – have their legal status cast into doubt.
Tachilek residents urged to register for ID cards
Feb 29, 2008 (DVB), Local authorities in Tachilek township have been urging residents to apply for identity cards in the run-up to the May referendum, but residents have faced difficulties[…]
