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AT LEAST 6,000 ROHINGYA STRANDED ON BANGLADESH BORDER: OFFICIAL

Bangladesh has blocked thousands of civilians from the stateless Muslim minority from entering the country since Friday.  Mohammed Ali  COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh: At least 6,000 Rohingya civilians...

EUROPEAN ROHINGYA COUNCIL VOICES CONCERN OVER RAKHINE UNREST

The international group calls for urgent protection and safety of Rohingya population after military’s use of force ANKARA (AA) — The European Rohingya Council (ERC) on...

Pope Laments Persecution Of Rohingya Muslims In Myanmar

Web Report VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is decrying persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and praying they receive “full rights.” The pontiff said Sunday there was...

Turkey Condemns Attacks in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Sibel Ugurlu ANKARA (AA): Turkey on Saturday condemned deadly attacks on border posts in western Myanmar’s Rakhine state on Friday that left at least 89 people...

Myanmar: Government Must Act On Rakhine Commission’s Recommendations

People in Rakhine State, in particular the Muslim Rohingya minority, have suffered a horrific catalogue of rights abuses for decades. This comprehensive report released...

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