Myanmar ‘rejects talks’ on ethnic violence

Feb 10, 2013 | News / Article

ASEAN chief says offer turned down, even as tension between Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims simmers in Rakhine state. Myanmar has rejected an offer by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to open talks aimed at quelling deadly communal violence there, according...

Medical Aid to Arakan State Rohingya Blocked, MSF Says

Feb 9, 2013 | Refugee

RANGOON — A medical aid group says its access to camps with tens of thousands of Muslims who fled the inter-communal violence in Arakan State, is being blocked by government forces and local leaders. As a result, the displaced are suffering and at times dying from...

Thailand as the Rohingyas’ new destination

Feb 9, 2013 | Refugee

BANGKOK: On the surface, Thailand’s decision to allow hundreds of Rohingya refugees to remain inside the country temporarily for six months as illegal immigrants seemed a commendable move. However, upon deeper scrutiny it showed the government’s kneejerk manner of...

MSF warns of emergency in Myanmar camps

Feb 9, 2013 | Report

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