Ethnic issues Lead Story News Religion
Christians around Burma say they are no better off under the democratically elected government headed by Aung San Suu Kyi, despite promises made in the lead-up to the historic 2015 general election to protect the nation’s’ four major faiths.
A senior US official says he’s “encouraged” by the efforts of Burma’s new government to resolve religious tensions in Arakan State, but others are less impressed.
Lead Story News Politics Religion Rohingya
The US State Department reports that government practices show that there exists apparent state-sanctioned religious discrimination and violence throughout the country.
Communal Violence Interview Lead Story News Politics Rohingya Women's Issues
DVB staff reporter Shwe Aung spoke with writer and former political prisoner Htet Myat about Burma’s proposed bills to protect race and religion.
