Rohingya Muslims
US appeals for ‘dignified,’ ‘voluntary’ return of Rohingyas
Some 625,000 Rohingya refugees have fled the Rakhine state of Myanmar to neighbouring Bangladesh in the last six months.
Myanmar: Rohingya death toll in first month of violence is 6,700
The UN and US have described the military operation as ethnic cleansing of the Muslim minority.
2 journalists arrested in Myanmar, Reuters demand release
The journalists will be charged under colonial-era Official Secrets Act, penalty can be up to 14 years in prison.
Rohingya row: US passes resolution on ethnic cleaning
More than 600,000 members of the minority Muslim group have fled across the border into Bangladesh since then.
Pope discusses ‘responsibility of Myanmar leaders’
Pontiff meets Army Chief who faces charges of grave atrocities against Rohingyas.
Myanmar, Bangladesh sign Rohingya deal
Repatriation of refugees to start in 2 months; Fears that Myanmar Army may obstruct deal.
Syu Kyi, Bangladesh minister meet; discuss Rohingya repatriation
The stateless Rohingya have been the target of communal violence and vicious anti-Muslim sentiment in mainly Buddhist Myanmar for years.
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi blames conflicts on illegal immigration
Suu Kyi did not directly mention the refugee exodus as she welcomed European and Asian foreign ministers to Naypyitaw, capital of Myanmar.
Myanmar Army Chief says, Rohingyas can return when ‘real citizens’ agree
The general’s comments came a day after he met with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Aung San Syuu Kyi retorts, says she has not been silent on Rohingya issue
‘What I say is not meant to be exciting, it's meant to be accurate... not set people against each other,’ she said.