A village outside of Arakan’s capital Sittwe quickly became the latest focal point of sectarian violence over the weekend as armed police shot into a crowd of Rohingya protestors. Tensions…
Day: August 13, 2013
Officials target Rangoon township under new directive
Authorities from Rangoon division have issued a new directive in Bahan township mandating that residents, organisations and business owners provide officials with 20 days notice if they are planning to…
Ministry pledges to work with press council to address contentious media law
Information Minister Aung Kyi said government officials were committed to addressing disputed articles in a controversial media draft bill that was largely panned by the country’s transitional press advisory board…
Tension boils over in Arakan state
Attempts to bring stability to Burma’s restive Arakan state could be disintegrating after police opened fire on Rohingya Muslims last week, as tensions in the region continue to rise following…