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More than half of the dead fled Myanmar, where Rohingya Muslims face persecution.

The women and their children escaped from an army crackdown in their home country.

The ongoing clashes are a big blow to leader Aung San Suu Kyi's peace initiatives.

Lee urged for a commission of inquiry to investigate alleged atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.

Many Myanmarese believe the wizards were responsible for bringing an end to military rule in 2011.

At least 30 people have died in renewed clashes between Myanmar army and ethnic Chinese rebels in Kokang region.

The forests include abundant populations of many species including tigers, leopards, elephants, bears.

Boris Johnson wants the UK to promote good in the world - he should speak up for Burma's Muslim community.

The operation had been under way since 9 October when several policemen were killed in attacks by 250 armed men.

Police 'found more than 4 million methamphetamine pills' after searching his car and monastery.

Human Rights Watch is the latest group to denounce violence committed against the marginalised Rohingya Muslims.

Human rights violations included mass gang-rape, killings of babies and young children and brutal beatings.

The remote island in the Bay of Bengal is engulfed by several feet of water at high tide, and has no roads.

Suspected killer of Ko Ni has been apprehended by police.

The violence against Rohingya people has galvanised Muslims in the Southeast Asia, Malaysian PM said.

OIC says measures should be taken to avoid genocide of people like the ones in Cambodia and Rwanda.

16-month-old Mohammed Shohayet drowned with family during journey to Bangladesh to flee alleged persecution.

Human rights groups slam government report on treatment of Rohingya Muslims in terror crackdown.

Heads of security forces had previously stated that armed personnel were following the rule of law.

Islamist groups like al-Qaeda and the Islamic State have referred to the plight of the Rohingya in their material.

The commission, headed by Vice President Myint Swe is expected to deliver a complete report by 31 January.

Myanmar must strengthen efforts to diffuse tension, says UN Special Adviser.

Rohingya flee Rakhine state following alleged crackdown by government forces, which Myanmar denies.

The statement came after Myanmar said Kuala Lumpur should not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.

Kuala Lumpur has been increasingly critical of the Myanmar government for not doing much to protect Rohingyas.

Many among the Buddhist majority in Myanmar view its 1.1 million Rohingya as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.

China has urged the warring groups to exercise restraint and bring peace to the border towns.

Tun Naing, a self-styled sorcerer in Myanmar, punched and kicked two toddlers and baby over the course of a two day ritual.

Only international condemnation has prevented all out war against the Muslim minority.

Human Rights Watch says UN assistance in the country is needed for investigation into allegations.