Myanmar

China remains a dominant force in civil war-torn Myanmar

The US will find it geopolitically challenging to engage with China-backed ethnic armed outfits operating in Myanmar

2 days ago

Rohingya conundrum: Stateless, helpless and unwanted

The Rohingya are seen as “foreigners” and designated as “Bengalis” by the majority Buddhist ruling classes of Myanmar. They have been…

8 months ago

The Rohingyas resist shift to nowhere island

The future of the million Rohingyas in Bangladesh is uncertain. The government wants the community en masse to be shifted…

7 years ago

Myanmar parliament picks Suu Kyi confidant as new president

The outgoing president, Htin Kyaw, who was also close to Suu Kyi, retired "in order to take rest from the…

7 years ago

Myanmar president Htin Kyaw resigns

The statement posted on the presidency's Facebook page said Htin Kyaw wanted to "take a rest".

7 years ago

Myanmar probes grave after soldiers seen detaining men

The conflict is separate to the Rohingya crisis in the west of the country, but security forces are similarly accused…

7 years ago

Bangladesh agrees with Myanmar to complete Rohingya return in two years

Statements from the Myanmar and Bangladesh foreign ministries said Bangladesh would set up five transit camps on its side of…

7 years ago

‘We Would Rather Die Than Be Sent Back’

In Nuh district of Haryana, the fate of 372 Rohingya families remains uncertain as they wait for the governemnt to…

7 years ago

Three Rohingya Killed by Security forces in Myanmar

Myanmar security forces are engaged in a ‘clearance operation’ in the Rakhine State Myanmar security forces killed three people while…

7 years ago