Arakanese villagers, some armed with swords and sticks, reportedly set up makeshift checkpoints at six points around the Rohingya quarter.
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Arakan Commission to submit final report next week
Kof Annan’s commission will report its recommendations after a year monitoring the inter-religious tensions between Muslims and Buddhists in Arakan State.
US calls on Burma to accept UN Rohingya investigation
The US calls on Burma to allow a UN fact-finding mission to investigate widespread allegations of killings, rape and torture by security forces.
UNHCR delegation led by refugee agency’s chief visits Arakan State
A delegation led by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees travelled to Arakan State on Sunday, visiting the troubled region less than a week after security forces there were…
Annan stresses need for international approach to Arakan tensions
Former UN chief Kofi Annan says that cooperation with neighbouring countries will be key to resolving tensions in Arakan State.
Suu Kyi, Annan kick off Arakan panel
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and former UN chief Kofi Annnan convened the first meeting of the Arakan Commission on Monday, ahead of a planned visit to the troubled…