Illegal heavy weapons are entering Bangladesh through the Myanmar border, falling into the hands of separatist groups based in the Rohingya camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf. In a significant operation, law enforcement forces recently seized a large cache of firearms,
World News in Brief: Myanmar violence intensifies, praise for Brazil refugee response, Baháí detainees in Yemen
The UN is continuing to closely follow the deteriorating situation in Myanmar’s Rakhine state where intercommunal tensions are being stoked by the military.
Myanmar Shoppers Report Hyperinflation as Kyat Plunges Past 4,000/Dollar
The kyat’s value on the open market has plummeted from 3,900 per dollar before the Thingyan Festival in mid-April to 4,100. Private banks have meanwhile set a rate of around 3,800 kyats for Myanmar …
Myanmar Shoppers Report Hyperinflation as Kyat Plunges Past 4,000/Dollar
The kyat’s value on the open market has plummeted from 3,900 per dollar before the Thingyan Festival in mid-April to 4,100. Private banks have meanwhile set a rate of around 3,800 kyats for Myanmar …
A Compelling Chronicle of Myanmar’s Rich Cinematic History
Films have always provided Myanmar people with a way “to look at the past through a fancy new lens but also to consider revolutionary new futures”, writes Jane Ferguson.
A Compelling Chronicle of Myanmar’s Rich Cinematic History
Films have always provided Myanmar people with a way “to look at the past through a fancy new lens but also to consider revolutionary new futures”, writes Jane Ferguson.
Immigrant from Myanmar shares Burmese cuisine with Iowans
Lum Naw immigrated to Iowa from Myanmar and noticed a lot of Iowans didn’t know of her hometown so she created Mingalabar as a way for her to share culture and stories.
UN sounds alarm over atrocities as rebels renew fighting with Myanmar’s military junta
UN sounds alarm over atrocities as rebels renew fighting with Myanmar’s military junta – Arakan Army rebels accused of targeting Rohingya Muslims in Buthidaung town near Bangladesh border …
UN warns of further ‘atrocities’ in Myanmar
The UN human rights chief said Sunday he is “deeply alarmed” by a resurgence of violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and warned of further “atrocities”.Clashes have rocked Rakhine since the Arakan Army …
Arakan Army denies targeting Rohingya as UN warns of further atrocities
A powerful armed ethnic group in Myanmar said yesterday denying accusations it had targeted members of the Muslim-minority Rohingya during the offensive as the UN human rights chief said he is deeply …