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Pope heads to Bangladesh with Rohingya crisis looming large
YANGON: Pope Francis is wrapping up his visit to Myanmar with a Mass for young people before heading to neighboring...
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Myanmar s future depends on respecting rights of each ethnic group: Pope Francis
Pope Francis says Myanmar should commit to respect for human rights. In his speech during a meeting with members of...
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UNHRC to hold session on Rohingya Muslims
The United Nations Human Rights Council is expected to hold a special session to discuss killings, rapes and other crimes...
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Pope Francis arrives in Myanmar
Pope Francis has arrived on a visit to Myanmar on Monday to meet the country’s leadership. At the start of...
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Myanmar has no religious discrimination , army chief tells Pope
Yangon: Myanmar’s army chief Min Aung Hlaing said he told Pope Francis his country had “no religious discrimination” after the...
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Bangladesh to house 100,000 Rohingya Muslims in isolated, flood prone island in Bay of Bengal
DHAKA: Bangladesh approved a USD 280 million project on Tuesday to develop an isolated and flood-prone island in the Bay...
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UK to provide £12m for Rohingya refugees
The United Kingdom will send twelve million ponds to help Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar. International Development Secretary Penny...
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Myanmar, Bangladesh to ink Rohingya return deal amid concern over army s role
NAYPYITAW – Myanmar expects to sign an accord on Thursday over terms for the return of hundreds of thousands of...
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China tells Myanmar Military it wants closer ties
BEIJING: China wants closer ties with Myanmar’s military to help protect regional peace and security, a senior Chinese general told...
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US calls Myanmar moves against Rohingya population
WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday called the Myanmar military operation against the Rohingya population “ethnic cleansing” and threatened targeted...