Conflict

Security operations by Myanmar show ‘established pattern’ of domination over ethnic groups – UN expert

New York, Feb 2 (JEN): What Myanmar’s Government has claimed are military and security operations are “actually an established pattern” of domination and aggression against ethnic groups, the United Nations independent expert on the rights situation there said on Thursday, reporting on her visit to nearby countries, including Bangladesh, which is hosting nearly 900,000 Rohingya refugees. more

MSF report says estimated 9000 Rohingya killed between April-September

Nawpyidaw, Dec 14 (JEN): Weighing in on the Rohingya crisis, global humanitarian NGO Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) released a report on Tuesday, claiming that a survey by them showed at ...

Myanmar can draw on UN expertise in tackling Rohingya returns, Security Council told

New York, Dec 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations can help Myanmar to defuse inter-communal tensions and create an environment for safe and dignified repatriation of Rohingya refugees ...

Myanmar: opium cultivation down 25 per cent, but conflict areas remain 'safe haven' for drug traders

New York, Dec 7(Just Earth News): The total area of opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has decreased significantly in 2017 to 41,000 hectares, down 25 per cent from the 55,500 recorded in ...

Don't want Myanmar to be divided by religious beliefs: Suu Kyi

Naypyidaw, Sep 19 (JEN): Addressing the nation, Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday said that she does not wish her country to be divided based on religious beliefs or ethn ...

Rohingya issue a double edged sword for international community fighting terrorism

On August 25, earlier this year, scores of militants struck at least 25 police posts across the two northern townships of Maungdaw and Buthidaung in Myanmar. They attack was later claimed by ...

Rohingya crisis: Suu Kyi finally speaks up, slams the 'iceberg of misinformation' circulated

Naypyidaw, Sep 6 (JEN): Under constant call from the international community to speak up on the Rohingya crisis plaguing her country, Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi said that her ...

Myanmar: UN expert urges efforts to break 'worsening cycle of violence' in Rakhine

New York, Sept 1(Just Earth News): A United Nations human rights expert has expressed alarm at the deteriorating situation in Myanmar's Rakhine State, affecting not just the Rakhine Buddhist ...

Myanmar: UN chief concerned by reports of civilian deaths during security operations in Rakhine state

New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): Deeply concerned at the reports of civilians being killed during security operations in Myanmar's Rakhine state, United Nations Secretary-General António ...

In Myanmar, UN refugee chief calls for solutions to displacement and exclusion

New York, July 7(Just Earth News): Concluding his first visit to Myanmar, the United Nations refugee chief on Thursday appealed for inclusive and sustainable solutions to protracted displace ...