The people responsible for the atrocities that forced hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims to flee from Myanmar’s Rakhine state will be held to account, an International Criminal Court official said on Monday. Following a visit to Bangladesh refugee camps, the ICC’s Phakiso Mochochoko said the fact that Myanmar is not a signatory to the […]
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Rohingya exodus from India to Bangladesh hits 1,300
At least 1,300 Rohingya Muslims have crossed into Bangladesh from India since the start of the year, an official said Wednesday, as fears of deportation to Myanmar spark an exodus.
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Myanmar Reuters journalists lose appeal against 7-year sentence
Two Reuters journalists jailed for seven years while investigating atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar had their appeal dismissed Friday, dismaying colleagues and tearful family members who had held slim hopes they would walk free.
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Myanmar’s president praises Rakhine state for ‘auspicious’ year
Myanmar’s president said Saturday it had been an “auspicious” year for Rakhine state, the violence-scarred territory and epicentre of the Rohingya crisis. More than 720,000 Rohingya have fled the western state since August 2017 after the military conducted “clearance operations,” sending a stream of refugees to neighbouring Bangladesh with accounts of rape, arson and mass […]
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Myanmar defends Twitter CEO blasted for ‘tone deaf’ tweets
Patriotic internet users in Myanmar have rushed to defend Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, whose tweets following a visit to the “beautiful” country drew global scorn for failing to mention the persecution of Rohingya Muslims.
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Suu Kyi calls for peace in speech which avoids Rohingya crisis
Myanmar’s civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is facing international criticism over her country’s crackdown on Rohingya Muslims, called Saturday for “a culture of peace” to end conflict between communities.
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Protest in Myanmar’s Rakhine state opposes Rohingya return
UN calls for calm after shots fired in Rohingya camp in Myanmar
100 Rohingya found off Myanmar’s south coast en route to Malaysia
Davido Reacts To Instablog9ja Founder’s Identity
The reaction of popular Nigerian singer, Davido, to the revelation of Instablog9ja founder’s identity, is epic, and the reason is not far fetched. It would be recalled that earlier today, we reported about the real identity of the founder of Instablog9ja was revealed, and it came as a surprise to many, as the general feeling had […]
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