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The army also detained nearly 275 people during a search operation to nab the members of the Rebel Army. (Photo:ANI)

Myanmar forces kill 6 suspecting rebel-links

Myanmar security forces shot dead at least six people in the perturbed western state of Rakhine for their links with rebel Arakan Army.

03 May 2019 10:19 AM

Security forces tried to calm hundreds of supporters outside the court in Rakhine state capital Sittwe. (Representational Photo)

Myanmar court jails Rakhine leader for 20 years on charges of treason

A Myanmar court on Tuesday sentenced a prominent ethnic Rakhine leader to 20 years in jail for treason, a verdict likely to intensify anger.

19 Mar 2019 3:01 PM

Newly arrived Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar and some Bangladeshi sympathizers walk across a makeshift bridge continuing their journey in to camp for refugees in Teknaf, Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

Rohingya militants say ceasefire to end on Oct 9, open to peace if Myanmar govt responds

The armed group tipped northern Rakhine into crisis when it ambushed police posts on August 25.

07 Oct 2017 1:00 PM

Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, stretch their arms out to receive packets of biscuits thrown at them as handouts near Balukhali refugee camp. (Photo: AP)

Buddhist protesters in Myanmar throw petrol bombs to block aid to Rohingya Muslims

Hundreds of protesters were involved in the attempt to stop Red Cross workers loading a boat with relief supplies.

21 Sep 2017 8:05 PM

A Rohingya refugee carries two children in buckets as they arrive at Shah Porir Dwip in Teknaf, Bangladesh (Photo: AFP)

Myanmar protesters try to block aid shipment to Muslim Rohingya

The aid shipment was bound for the north of the Rakhine State where insurgent attacks on August 25 sparked a military backlash.

21 Sep 2017 6:23 PM

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama (Photo: PTI)

Dalai Lama says Buddha would have helped Myanmar's Muslims

The top Buddhist leader is the latest Nobel peace laureate to speak out against the violence.

11 Sep 2017 1:53 PM

Several social and religious organisations in the city on Friday took out protest rallies against the “genocide” of the Rohingyas in Myanmar. (File Photo)

Myanmar 'to provide aid' to displaced Rohingya 16 days after crisis

Bangladesh has urged Myanmar to stem the exodus by providing for the displaced inside country and provide 'safe zones' for the Rohingya.

09 Sep 2017 1:30 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the State Councillor Aung San Suu Kyi in Maynmar (Photo: AP)

India shares Myanmar's concern about 'extremist violence'

Modi, in his joint press statement with Suu Kyi after the talks, said India understands the problems being faced by Myanmar.

06 Sep 2017 2:35 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar’s state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

India signs 11 agreements with Myanmar to bolster ties, including maritime security cooperation

The two countries also signed agreements on cooperation between Myanmar Press Council and Press Council of India.

06 Sep 2017 1:29 PM

A government spokesman confirmed children were detained in the operation but said authorities had followed the law. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Myanmar crackdown: Kids among Rohingya detainees

Police said some of the children had confessed to working with insurgents and that they were being detained away from adult suspects.

17 Mar 2017 11:52 AM

Rohingya civilians have been displaced by a crackdown following the October 9 attacks. (Photo: AP)

Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar fear permanent displacement

The names of those Rohingya Muslims found missing during the house-to-house official count are crossed through with a red pen.

16 Mar 2017 11:43 AM

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