Francis Wade talks about how the title of his book “Myanmar’s Enemy Within: Buddhist Violence and the making of a Muslim ‘Other’” was selected. It was published in 2017. DVB…
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Arakan Army and Burma Army agree to “humanitarian ceasefire”, Garment workers demand compensation
FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM DVB’s Weekly Cartoon: “Don’t bother me with Burma, I am trying to watch the World Cup!” Arakan Army agrees to “humanitarian ceasefire” with the Burma Army…
Eight Arakanese youth released from prison after Mrauk U protest
Eight Rakhine youth were released from Mrauk U prison yesterday, after they were detained for a protest in January.
Ex-servicemen protest against Facebook and show support to the military
More than 200 ex-servicemen participated in a demonstration yesterday to show their support to the military and call Facebook to reinstate military Facebook accounts.
Wirathu denies fuelling Rakhine violence
Rakhine was experiencing “Bengali terrorism”, Wirathu said on Saturday as he emerged from a one-year preaching ban.
Mrauk U: tensions, protests and its bid for UNESCO protection
Should tourists still visit Mrauk U? After the deadly protests last month, DVB takes a look at how the community is reacting and how tourism is being affected.