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US ‘encouraged’ by NLD efforts in Arakan
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.
Religious affairs minister urges measures to rein in hate
Religious Affairs Minister Thura Aung Ko criticised monks for "wasting time" on social media, calling it "a platform for the ignition of religious and racial tensions".
Rights groups urge Obama to maintain sanctions
Two US-based rights groups argue that sanctions on Burma should remain in place until the country makes further progress on human rights abuses.
US government agency calls for end to abuses against Rohingya
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom urges Burma's new NLD-led government to do away with discriminatory laws.
Ma-Ba-Tha take aim at halal businesses
Ma-Ba-Tha are continuing their campaign against Muslim business owners, forcing many Halal slaughterhouses to close amid organised raids and boycotts.
Religious discrimination, violence rife in govt practices, US says
The US State Department reports that government practices show that there exists apparent state-sanctioned religious discrimination and violence throughout the country.
