Rohingya
UN urges Myanmar to probe recent violence against Rohingyas
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October 27, 2016
UN urges Myanmar to probe recent violence against Rohingyas
The UN has called on Myanmar to investigate new reports of human rights violations, including the killing of unarmed people…
Myanmar army forces about 2,000 Rohingyas from homes
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October 25, 2016
Myanmar army forces about 2,000 Rohingyas from homes
The Myanmar army has forced about 2,000 Rohingya Muslims to abandon their homes in a village, as part of a…
UN chief urges Myanmar to respect human rights
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August 30, 2016
UN chief urges Myanmar to respect human rights
Myanmar’s new leadership must overcome discrimination and promote inclusive development with “full respect” for human rights, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon…
Myanmar names Kofi Annan to head panel on Rohingya Muslims
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August 25, 2016
Myanmar names Kofi Annan to head panel on Rohingya Muslims
Myanmar’s government has set up an advisory panel headed by former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan to find “lasting solutions”…
EU parliament condemns Myanmar persecution of Rohingya
World
July 9, 2016
EU parliament condemns Myanmar persecution of Rohingya
The European Parliament has urged Myanmar to end what it termed as the “brutal repression” and “systematic persecution” against the…
Discrimination against Muslims in Myanmar
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March 6, 2016
Discrimination against Muslims in Myanmar
The United Nations has warned that persecuted Rohingya Muslims The United Nations has warned that persecuted Rohingya Muslims continue…
Muslim politicians excluded from Myanmar election
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September 9, 2015
Muslim politicians excluded from Myanmar election
Muslims make up at least five per cent of Myanmar’s 51-million population Concerns have been raised over the lack…
Rohingya refugees in New Delhi camps face eviction threat
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September 7, 2015
Rohingya refugees in New Delhi camps face eviction threat
Hundreds of Rohingya refugees are struggling with difficult living conditions Myanmar’s ethnic Rohingya Muslims, who have fled persecution in…
UNHCR warns over looming Rohingya refugee crisis
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August 31, 2015
UNHCR warns over looming Rohingya refugee crisis
The UN has issued a warning over an expected surge of mostly Rohingya and Bangladeshi refugees The UN has…
UN envoy banned from meeting Rohingya Muslims
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August 9, 2015
UN envoy banned from meeting Rohingya Muslims
The visiting UN special rapporteur on Myanmar has been barred The visiting UN special rapporteur on Myanmar has been…