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Myanmar navy attacks Bangladeshi trawler, fishermen claim
At least 6 Bangladeshi nationals were left injured after Myanmar forces fired at the fishing trawler.
15,000 flee into China as Myanmar army fights ethnic rebels along border states, UN says
The UN body said an additional 2,400 people are internally displaced in northeast Myanmar.
Anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar risks radicalising the Rohingya population
Islamist groups like al-Qaeda and the Islamic State have referred to the plight of the Rohingya in their material.
Myanmar government acted 'legally' in restive Rakhine state, probe panel says in interim report
The commission, headed by Vice President Myint Swe is expected to deliver a complete report by 31 January.
UN appeals to Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi to visit disturbed Rakhine state amid clashes
Myanmar must strengthen efforts to diffuse tension, says UN Special Adviser.
21,000 Rohingya Muslims flee to Bangladesh to escape persecution in Myanmar
Rohingya flee Rakhine state following alleged crackdown by government forces, which Myanmar denies.
Malaysia describes violence against Rohingyas in Myanmar as 'ethnic cleansing'
The statement came after Myanmar said Kuala Lumpur should not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.
Malaysia cancels football matches with Myanmar to protest against abuse of Rohingya Muslims
Kuala Lumpur has been increasingly critical of the Myanmar government for not doing much to protect Rohingyas.
China offers support to Myanmar to end ethnic clashes near border
China says both countries should work together to maintain peace and security on their shared border.
UN official says Myanmar wants 'ethnic cleansing' of Rohingya Muslims as thousands attempt to flee
Myanmar's armed forces are allegedly killing men and children, raping women and burning villages.
Bangladesh pushes back Rohingyas fleeing from neighbouring Myanmar
Dhaka summons Myanmar's envoy to Bangladesh, urges serious action over Rohingya crisis.
More than 3,000 flee Myanmar to China after clashes along border towns
On Sunday, four ethnic groups had launched a series of attacks on military outposts and police stations in the Shan state in Myanmar.
New wave of destruction sees 1,250 houses destroyed in Myanmar's Rohingya villages
Soldiers are deployed to Rohingya following attacks on police blamed on sympathisers of Muslim minority.
Bangladesh steps up border security as hundreds of Rohingyas flee Myanmar to escape violence
It also launches special awareness programmes to tackle Rohingya influx.
Donald Trump's election will only embolden Myanmar in its genocide against the Rohingya
Only international condemnation has prevented all out war against the Muslim minority.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi defends handling of Rakhine conflict
Aung San Suu Kyi says the response is based on the 'rule of law'.
Rohingya women claim Myanmar soldiers raped them during a raid on their village in Rakhine
There has been an upsurge in violence between the army and the persecuted minority group in the Rakhine state.
Tens of thousands of Rohingyas left without aid in Myanmar's violence-ravaged Rakhine state
Myanmar's military has imposed a lockdown on restive Rakhine state crippling food and medicine supplies.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi hopes for closer ties with India
Myanmar's state counsellor to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost bilateral ties.
Aung San Suu Kyi pledges thorough probe into Rakhine clashes in Myanmar
Fighting between armed men and Myanmar's army rocks volatile Rakhine state, which borders Bangladesh.
Aung San Suu Kyi in her first UN address as leader defends Myanmar's efforts on Rohingya Muslims
Suu Kyi says the government is committed to a sustainable solution that will lead to peace.
Hundreds of Buddhists protest against 'foreigner' Kofi Annan-led panel on Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
The protesters claimed they were opposed to a foreigner 'interfering' in their country's affairs.
Historic peace talks between Myanmar government and warring rebel groups kick off
Aung San Suu Kyi calls the five-day peace negotiations with ethnic groups a 'unique opportunity' to resolve conflicts.
Ex-UN chief Kofi Annan to head Myanmar commission for minority Rohingya Muslims
Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State have been subjected to human rights abuse in ethnic clashes.
Aung San Suu Kyi pledges to amend junta-written constitution and reaches out to ethnic groups
Myanmar's powerful state counsellor makes her first maor address to mark Buddhist new year.
Rohingya refugee crisis: Mediterranean rescue ship to help migrants from Myanmar
Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) will undertake a month-long mission in the Andaman Sea.
Aung San Suu Kyi meets Myanmar President Thein Sein to discuss transition of power
The breakthrough comes amid speculation that Suu Kyi could still become Myanmar's president, despite constitutional limitations.
Myanmar election: President 'will have no authority' says Aung San Suu Kyi
Nobel laureate releases a frank statement about the leading role she will have.
Myanmar election: Aung San Suu Kyi's party 'wins 82% of seats in parliament'
International observers declare historic polls fair as NLD on track for majority.
Aung San Suu Kyi casts vote in Myanmar's historic elections
Myanmar holds first free and fair elections as NLD challenges decades-long rule of military junta.