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EU, US Weighing Sanctions Against Myanmar Army Leaders

There are also discussions about increasing aid for violence-riven Rakhine state WASHINGTON — The European Union and the United States are considering targeted sanctions against...

Over Half Million Rohingya Fled Myanmar, 2,000 Per Day, Says UN

Observers believe that as many as 100,000 more people may be waiting to cross to the southeast Bangladeshi port of Cox’s Bazar from Myanmar’s...

Rights Group Uncovers ‘Summary Executions’ Of Rohingya

The international rights group was told by witnesses that soldiers had beaten, sexually assaulted, stabbed, and shot villagers who had gathered for safety in...

‘Thousands Of Rohingyas Stranded In No-Man’s Land’

At the moment there are 1,360 families in no-man’s land, which are roughly 10,000 people DHAKA (IANS) — Around 10,000 Rohingyas are stranded in the...

Myanmar Beauty Queen Dethroned ‘After Posting Rohingya Video’

Shwe Eain Si was stripped of her pageant title after posting a graphic video accusing Rohingya of driving communal violence in Rakhine state RANGOUN — A...

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