Myanmar's Rakhine state
9 police killed in attack in Myanmar's Rakhine
Nine policemen have been killed in a militant attack in Myanmar's western Rakhine state, police says, as tensions ratchet up in a state riven by ethnic and religious conflict.
3 bombs hit capital of Myanmar's Rakhine state
Three bombs explode in different locations around Rakhine's state capital Sittwe, including at the home of a high ranking official, Myanmar police tell AFP, adding that no deaths are reported.
Editorial / Myanmar's position unacceptable
The proposal by Myanmar that repatriation of Rohingyas be based on the 1992 deal is unrealistic. Unrealistic primarily because Myanmar is insisting on the clause that these displaced people must have proof of citizenship, i.e. they must produce either citizenship identity cards or national registration cards or other relevant documentation.
Thailand says closely watching Myanmar crisis, ready to provide aid
Thailand's foreign ministry, in a rare statement on an ongoing crisis in neighbouring Myanmar's Rakhine state, says that it was "closely following the situation" and would provide aid to the governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh.
9 police killed in attack in Myanmar's Rakhine
Nine policemen have been killed in a militant attack in Myanmar's western Rakhine state, police says, as tensions ratchet up in a state riven by ethnic and religious conflict.
3 bombs hit capital of Myanmar's Rakhine state
Three bombs explode in different locations around Rakhine's state capital Sittwe, including at the home of a high ranking official, Myanmar police tell AFP, adding that no deaths are reported.
Myanmar's position unacceptable
The proposal by Myanmar that repatriation of Rohingyas be based on the 1992 deal is unrealistic. Unrealistic primarily because Myanmar is insisting on the clause that these displaced people must have proof of citizenship, i.e. they must produce either citizenship identity cards or national registration cards or other relevant documentation.
Thailand says closely watching Myanmar crisis, ready to provide aid
Thailand's foreign ministry, in a rare statement on an ongoing crisis in neighbouring Myanmar's Rakhine state, says that it was "closely following the situation" and would provide aid to the governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh.
