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Myanmar: Rakhine state in dire straits as conflict rages on

Myanmar: Rakhine state in dire straits as conflict rages on

Region going through humanitarian catastrophe.

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Coming of age in exile

Coming of age in exile

After Bangladesh, Malaysia hosts the largest number of refugees from Myanmar - most of them Rohingyas.

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Myanmar reimposes internet shutdown in conflict-torn Rakhine, Chin states

Myanmar reimposes internet shutdown in conflict-torn Rakhine, Chin states

Norwegian mobile operator Telenor Group says the transport and communications ministry gave the order.

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Myanmar panel finds 'war crimes' but no 'genocide' against Rohingya

Myanmar panel finds 'war crimes' but no 'genocide' against Rohingya

The gov't-appointed panel is established to probe allegations of abuses by the Myanmar military in Rakhine state in 2017.

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Rohingya and Rakhine state issues still foremost in Asean discussions

Rohingya and Rakhine state issues still foremost in Asean discussions

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah maintains M'sia's commitment to a peaceful resolution in this long-standing humanitarian crisis.

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Brazen kidnappings multiply in Myanmar's Rakhine state as conflict deepens

Brazen kidnappings multiply in Myanmar's Rakhine state as conflict deepens

The abductions by Arakan Army rebels on Nov 3 were the highest-profile in a series of kidnappings.

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Rohingya refugees refuse to return to Myanmar in repatriation exercise

Rohingya refugees refuse to return to Myanmar in repatriation exercise

None of the approved 295 families currently living in camps in Bangladesh want to go back.

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M’sia should turn Rohingya justice rhetoric into action

M’sia should turn Rohingya justice rhetoric into action

COMMENT | If it is serious about its call for 'justice', it should file an ICJ complaint against Myanmar.

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Rakhine violence probe panel could be named soon

Rakhine violence probe panel could be named soon

The Myanmar government is expected to announce members of the independent commission as early as next week.

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Non-interference must give way to human rights in Myanmar

Non-interference must give way to human rights in Myanmar

However, Asean's non-interference clause should not be removed on a whim.

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UN special envoy voices ‘deep concern’ over latest violence in Rakhine

UN special envoy voices ‘deep concern’ over latest violence in Rakhine

Vijay Nambiar says the local communities must refuse to be provoked by these incidents.

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