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Diplomats to visit northern Arakan
The visit comes as reports of human rights abuses continue amid tight security in the predominantly Muslim region.
Govt to probe Rohingya man’s death in custody
The President's Office said the government would investigate the death of a 60-year-old Rohingya Muslim who died in police custody in Arakan State two weeks ago.
Soldiers kill four in wake of Arakan attacks
Burmese soldiers have killed at least four men during a sweep of Muslim villages following Sunday's deadly attacks on border police posts in Arakan State.
EU official decries ‘dark shadow’ cast by Andy Hall verdict
A top European Union official criticises a Thai court ruling that found the British rights activist guilty of criminal defamation for alleging labour abuses.
Activists denounce ‘atrocious’ decision on sanctions
Human rights activists denounce the Obama administration's decision to lift sanctions on Burma as a "dark day" for the country's efforts to end abuses by the military.
Arakan petition calls for local control of resources
An Arakanese civil society group says that 300,000 people in Arakan State have signed a petition calling for greater control over resource extraction in the impoverished region.
