An embassy representative says the US welcomed the State Counselor’s decision to speak publicly about the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis.
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Modi’s government is making it easier for Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and other minorities from Bangladesh and Pakistan to gain citizenship in India.
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Villagers said they wanted to leave but needed government protection from ethnic Rakhine Buddhists who had threatened to kill them.
Myanmar Army Chief Visits Rakhine
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Trip comes amid international outrage for alleged military crimes in region.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Denies Going ‘Soft’ on Military
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State Counselor says she has never changed her stand in condemning military actions.
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China Offers Support to Myanmar at UN Amid Rakhine Crisis
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Chinese foreign minister tells UN secretary-general ‘understands and supports’ Myanmar’s efforts to protect security in Rakhine.
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Permanent secretaries representing seven different ministries will visit conflict-torn northern Rakhine State.
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State chief minister ‘will not tolerate’ any further illicit rallies.
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Myanmar Metals touts the Bawdwin site’s mineral potential, but there doesn’t appear to be mention of ongoing clashes and displacement in the region.
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Political parties submit papers on democratization to mark International Day of Democracy.
Rights Group Urges New Myanmar Sanctions Over Rakhine Crisis
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As Human Rights Watch asks for sanctions, Karen Women’s Organization calls military ‘war criminals’ and urges them to halt operations.
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