Rohingya violence
Rohingya at ‘serious risk’ if forced to return to Myanmar, UN warns
The U.N. human rights office has continued to receive reports of ongoing violations committed against Rohingya in Myanmar. Continue reading
Rohingya still fleeing killings, burning of homes in Myanmar, UN says
The UN human rights chief questioned a top Myanmar official’s assertion that the government is committed to defending the rights of all. Continue reading
Rohingya return to Myanmar delayed amid fears they won’t be accepted
Aid workers and many Rohingya are afraid they would be coerced into going back to villages that they fled only months ago. Continue reading
Myanmar leader blames illegal immigration for world’s conflicts, as country drives out Rohingyas
Her speech highlighted the views of many in the country, who see the Rohingya as illegal immigrants and accuse them of terrorist acts. Continue reading
Myanmar leader tells residents of anti-Rohingya conflict zone ‘not to quarrel’
Aung San Suu Kyi has faced heavy international criticism for not taking a higher profile in responding to what U.N. officials have called “ethnic cleansing.” Continue reading
500,000 Rohingya Muslims have now escaped amid Myanmar’s violence
Some Rohingya Muslims have no food, no money, and no idea what to do next. Continue reading
Rohingya Muslims systematically being wiped from Myanmar’s map
“This is the worst crisis in Rohingya history,” said Chris Lewa, founder of the Arakan Project. Continue reading
Rohingya mother cradling dead baby offers sobering look into crisis
The family’s story is one of thousands. Continue reading
Myanmar’s leader skips U.N. General Assembly, amid violence in country
Myanmar’s leader has canceled plans to attend the U.N. General Assembly, with her country drawing international criticism for violence that has driven at least 370,000 ethnic Rohingya Muslims from the country in less than three weeks. Continue reading