Indonesia will propose a broad intelligence sharing initiative among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to deal with the rising threat of radical Islamist militants, its defence minister says.
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Militants target Burma's embassy in Cairo
Egyptian militant group Hasm claimed responsibility on Sunday for a small explosion at Burma’s embassy in Cairo, saying it was in retaliation for that country’s military crackdown on Rohingya Muslims.
Al Qaeda rallies Muslims worldwide to support Rohingya
“The government of Myanmar shall be made to taste what our Muslim brothers have tasted,” said the group.
Thousands take to Jakarta's streets in anti-Burma rally
Some protesters at the Jakarta rally called for the expulsion of the Burmese ambassador over the issue, as well as for diplomatic ties between the two countries to be severed.
Modi to Suu Kyi: ‘We share your concerns about extremist violence’ in Arakan
Indian PM Modi spoke after talks with Burma’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a visit aimed at expanding commercial ties.
Upper House to debate counter-terrorism measures for Arakan
The move comes after months of tensions and violent incidents, including the murder last week of at least six ethnic Mro villagers in a highland village in Maungdaw Township.