Story Archive
2017-11-30
Pontiff underscores inter-religious harmony, seeks world help in resolving refugee crisis.
2017-11-29
Pope Francis’ comments draw mixed reactions from both inside and outside the country.
2017-11-28
Government will first need to build shelters for refugees on Bay of Bengal isle.
2017-11-28
Pope Francis refrains from using the word ‘Rohingya’ in discussions with Aung San Suu Kyi.
2017-11-28
Voluntary repatriation will start in two months, according to document signed by Bangladesh and Myanmar.
2017-11-27
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing tells Pope Francis that 'no religious discrimination' exists in the country.
2017-11-27
Authorities accuse Lau Hon Meng and Mok Choy Lin of conducting illegal activities inside Myanmar, an offense with a jail term of six months to five years.
2017-11-22
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the US may pursue accountability through American law, including possible targeted sanctions.
2017-11-21
A new report by Amnesty International finds that discriminatory laws and the Muslim minority’s lack of legal rights underpin the government’s actions.
2017-11-21
Dhaka’s foreign ministry contradicts statements from its Beijing counterpart.
2017-11-20
Members of the Arakan National Party tell Scot Marciel that using the term ‘Rohingya’ could exacerbate ethnic tension in volatile Rakhine state.
2017-11-17
The Nobel laureate has no power over Myanmar's military and must work carefully behind the scenes, Cardinal Charles Bo says.
2017-11-16
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing says ethnic Rakhine people must agree to the repatriation of Muslims or political instability could ensue.
2017-11-15
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says ‘serious allegations of abuses in Rakhine state demand a credible and impartial investigation.’
2017-11-14
Rohingya man says he participated in attacks that provoked a military crackdown in Myanmar's Rakhine state.