One Rohingya Muslim man was killed and six wounded when they were attacked by a mob of Arakanese Buddhists in the capital of Burma’s troubled northwestern Arakan State on Tuesday,…
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Maungdaw village headman killed by masked men
When neighbours came out, the attackers reportedly shot a gun into the air five times to warn them off, then ran away.
Thousands flock to honour slain lawyer Ko Ni
An NLD member, speaking on condition of anonymity outside Ko Ni’s home, said he remembered him as gracious and important man.
Saffron anniversary: Monks call for release of remaining political prisoners
“There are still political prisoners behind bars despite the election of a civilian government,” said Ashin Sandar Thiri, a spokesman for the monks.
Burma’s lower house rejects motion to oust Kofi Annan
The proposal to dismiss the three foreigners was rejected by a vote of 250 objections, 148 in support, and one abstention.
Anti-Rohingya protests held across Arakan
Arakanese Buddhist nationalists express anger at the government’s suggestion to the UN that sessions avoid using either of the terms “Rohingya” or “Bengali”.