Burma was making final preparations to take back the first batch of Rohingya Muslims who had fled conflict in troubled Rakhine State, state media said on Saturday.
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10 bodies unearthed from mass grave in Rakhine
The 10 bodies that were exhumed have yet to be identified. No official statement has been made as to the ethnicity or nationality of the victims.
Soldiers busted with speed pills in Maungdaw
The two soldiers were caught with 180,000 methamphetamine pills in their jeep.
Suu Kyi to address Arakan crisis concerns in Naypyidaw
“The state counsellor will explain the true situation to the world,” said government spokesman Zaw Htay.
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.
Suu Kyi under pressure as Rohingya exodus passes 123,000
Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has come under pressure from countries with large Muslim populations including Bangladesh, Indonesia and Pakistan to stop violence against Rohingya Muslims.