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FILE: After fleeing violence in Myanmar, Rohingya refugees live in overcrowded makeshift sites in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Photo: UNHCR

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Myanmar says it would like to see 'clear evidence' of genocide

By Reuters

Nearly 700,000 Rohingya have fled Rakhine into neighbouring Bangladesh since insurgent attacks sparked a security crackdown in August, joining 200,000 refugees...

  • FILE: After fleeing violence in Myanmar, Rohingya refugees live in overcrowded makeshift sites in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Photo: UNHCR

    Reuters report on Myanmar massacre brings calls for independent probe

    In the story, Myanmar said its “clearance operation” is a legitimate response to attacks by insurgents.

    1558 days ago
  • The Myanmar flag flies during a march in Yangon. Picture: AFP

    After 1 week, Myanmar silent on whereabouts of detained Reuters journalists

    On Monday, the spokeswoman for the European Union’s foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini, described the arrests as “a cause of real concern”.

    1610 days ago
  • State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma speaks with US President Barack Obama during a bilateral meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on 14 September, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Obama says US ready to lift Myanmar sanctions

    The trip by Suu Kyi capped a decades-long journey from political prisoner to national leader.

    2071 days ago
  • Htin Kyaw, a trusted confidante and anointed proxy of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at the parliament on 15 March, 2016, before the start of voting to select a president. Picture: AFP.

    Myanmar's parliament elects Suu Kyi confidant as president

    Htin Kyaw is the first head of state who does not hail from a military background since the 1960s.

    2255 days ago
  • FILE: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi leaves the headquarters of the National League of Democracy (NLD) after addressing a small crowd and the media in Yangon on 9 November, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Myanmar's Suu Kyi, ethnic armed groups gather for peace talks

    Suu Kyi is to address hundreds of representatives of ethnic armed groups, the military and lawmakers.

    2318 days ago
  • Myanmars Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing talking to journalists after casting his ballot at a polling center in Naypyidaw on 8 November, 2015. Myanmars powerful army chief on 11 November, 2015 congratulated Aung San Suu Kyis party for winning a majority in landmark polls, agreeing to talks as her pro-democracy opposition appeared set for a landslide victory. Picture: AFP.

    Myanmar army, president endorse Suu Kyi victory

    The army has also congratulated the NLD on its win.

    2379 days ago
  • Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi leaves the headquarters of the National League of Democracy (NLD) after addressing a small crowd and the media in Yangon on 9 November, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Myanmar's Suu Kyi ready to defy military

    The Nobel Peace Laureate said regardless of who is appointed president, she will still call the shots.

    2380 days ago
  • Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Picture: AFP.

    Suu Kyi supporters confident after Myanmar's historic election

    The country held its first free election, the biggest step in its journey to democracy from dictatorship.

    2382 days ago
  • FILE: There is a palpable sense of excitement among voters as they head towards polling stations. Picture: AFP

    Voting underway in Myanmar

    There is a palpable sense of excitement among voters as they head towards polling stations.

    2383 days ago
  • Nobel peace prize laureate, Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi gives her Nobel lecture in Oslo on June 16, 2012. Picture: Daniel Sannum Lauten/AFP

    Suu Kyi begins key US tour

    Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has kicked off her two-week tour of the United States.

    3529 days ago
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