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Pope Francis Isssues Stinging Criticism of Myanmar’s Treatment of Rohingya
“They have been suffering for years, they have been tortured, killed simply because they wanted to live their culture and their Muslim faith,” the...
UN Details Appalling Crimes Against Rohingya by Myanmar Army; Hundreds Killed and Raped
The report based on interviews with 204 Rohingya refugees who have fled to Bangladesh said it was “very likely” that crimes against humanity had...
Myanmar Shrugs Off International Pressure Over Rohingya Crackdown
Voice of America
YANGON — Myanmar has been under growing international pressure over its months-long, brutal security operations in Rohingya Muslim communities in Rakhine State, and...
Under Fire From Neighbors, Myanmar Asks for ‘Time and Space’ to Resolve Rohingya Issue
Rear Admiral Myint Nwe told a security forum in Singapore his government is “fully aware of the growing concern about the widespread reports on...
Rohingya Crisis: Malaysia PM says Muslims Must Act
KUALA LUMPUR (BBC) — Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has called on Muslim countries to lead international action over the plight of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims.
Mr...