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The talks between Suu Kyi and her Bangladeshi counterpart come ahead of a highly-anticipated visit to both nations from Pope Francis, who has been outspoken about his sympathy for the plight of the Rohingya. (Photo: AP/File)

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.

23 Nov 2017 4:18 PM

Myanmar Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi, right, speaks during the Asia Europe Foreign Ministers (ASEM) meeting at Myanmar International Convention Centre Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (Photo: AP)

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.

20 Nov 2017 4:05 PM

The UN says the scorched-earth operation, which has left hundreds of villages burned to ash in northern Rakhine state, amounts to ethnic cleansing of the stateless minority. (Photo: AFP)

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.

16 Nov 2017 6:24 PM

The US-based rights group said in a report that the sexual violence, along with other atrocities committed by Myanmar security forces, amount to crimes against humanity. (Photo: File)

Army gangraped Rohingya women, made them watch family's murder: Report

Of the 29 rape survivors interviewed, all but one were gangraped by two or more perpetrators.

16 Nov 2017 5:20 PM

‘I have not been silent...what people mean is what I say is not interesting enough,’ she said in a press briefing alongside US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in the capital Naypyidaw. (Photo: AFP)

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.

15 Nov 2017 7:51 PM

Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi looks on during the 9th Asean summit in Manila. (Photo: AFP)

Embattled Suu Kyi meets leaders

UN chief asks Suu Kyi to allow displaced Rohingyas to return to their homes in Myanmar.

15 Nov 2017 6:43 AM

US, France and Japan have been pitching for a larger role by India in the strategically key Indo-Pacific region where China has been trying to increase its military presence. (Photo: File)

With expectations of India’s greater involvement, Modi arrives to attend ASEAN summit

The ties between India and ASEAN have been on an upswing in the last few years.

12 Nov 2017 3:45 PM

Cameraman Lau Hon Meng from Singapore and reporter Mok Choy Lin from Malaysia, were detained on Oct. 27 along with their Myanmar interpreter, Aung Naing Soe, and driver, Hla Tin. (Photo: AP)

Journalists jailed in Myanmar for filming with drone near parliament

The four had been working on a documentary for TRT World, the English-language subsidiary of the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation.

10 Nov 2017 5:26 PM

Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets with people in Rakhine. (Photo: AFP)

Aung San Suu Kyi makes first visit to Rakhine

Suu Kyi arrived in the state capital, Sittwe, in the morning and headed to restive northern Rakhine where many Rohingya villages were located.

03 Nov 2017 6:08 AM

The United Nations, comparing the widespread massacre with ethnic cleansing, has said that the attacks against Rohingya have been well-organised, coordinated and systematic. (Photo: AFP)

Aung San Suu Kyi visits violence-struck Rakhine for first time

In her unannounced one-day visit, Suu Kyi is expected to visit two of the epicentres of the violence.

02 Nov 2017 12:46 PM

Under intense global pressure, Myanmar has agreed to repatriate “scrutinised” refugees who can prove their residence in Rakhine, but details of the plan remain thin. (Photo: AP)

Myanmar govt’s to harvest abandoned farmlands, Rohingyas’ return looks bleak

The border region has been emptied of most of its Muslim residents since late August.

29 Oct 2017 11:32 AM

Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the United States held Myanmar’s military leadership responsible for its crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority. (Photo: AFP)

US to withdraw military assistance from Myanmar units involved in Rohingya violence

Punitive measures aimed specifically at top generals were among a range of options being discussed in response to the Rohingya crisis.

24 Oct 2017 3:20 PM

It is not clear when Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the comments, however, Bangladeshi media reports claimed he said this in September when he met Suu Kyi during his first bilateral visit to Myanmar. (Photo: Twitter)

Rohingya crisis: Don't mar your image, Modi reportedly told Aung San Suu Kyi

Swaraj referred to Modi's advice as she called on B'desh PM after joining 4th Bangladesh-India Joint Consultative Commission meet.

23 Oct 2017 10:38 AM

Close to 536,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar since August 25. (Photo: AFP)

Food, aid restricted, Rohingya refugees flee into Bangladesh

Wading through waste-deep water Rohingyas reached border fleeing Myanmar’s Buthidaung region.

16 Oct 2017 3:32 PM

Suu Kyi sets out aid plan to end Rohingya crisis

Representatives of Suu Kyi in Myanmar could not be reached to confirm the adviser’s comments.

15 Oct 2017 5:07 AM

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)

Rohingyas need sympathy

The unstated reason for resistance to the Rohingyas is obviously their religion.

15 Oct 2017 12:12 AM

The latest UN probe accused Myanmar's military of leading a "systematic" effort to expel the maligned minority and block their return to the mainly Buddhist country. (Representational | Photo: File)

Atrocities against Rohingyas under probe: Myanmar army

Myanmar's military has said it is investigating its operations in violence-wrecked Rakhine state.

14 Oct 2017 3:49 PM

Suu Kyi acknowledged in a speech on state-run television that the country is facing widespread criticism over the refugee crisis and called for unity in tackling the problem.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls for unity, creates new aid committee to redevelop Rakhine

The government has tightly restricted access to Rakhine for international aid groups and journalists.

13 Oct 2017 4:19 PM

Some 520,000 Rohingya have fled Myanmar's western Rakhine state since August 25

Media 'exaggerated' Rohingya refugees fleeing number: Myanmar army chief

His comments followed a meeting with US Ambassador Scot Marciel, who expressed concern over the half million fleeing refugees

12 Oct 2017 3:12 PM

Nobel sideshow

Suu Kyi is possibly in good company, with winners who, ironically, represent what the prize shouldn’t stand for.

09 Oct 2017 1:20 AM

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