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Pope Francis prays for persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar
"They are our brothers and sisters, and they've been suffering for years," the pontiff said.
Myanmar says it opened fire on Bangladeshi fishermen as an act of self-defence
A Bangladeshi fisherman was killed after a Myanmar patrol boat thought it was under attack.
Pressure mounts to punish Myanmar officials responsible for 'systematic' rape of Rohingya
Human Rights Watch is the latest group to denounce violence committed against the marginalised Rohingya Muslims.
UN report reveals 'devastating cruelty' against Rohingya Muslims by the Myanmar army
Human rights violations included mass gang-rape, killings of babies and young children and brutal beatings.
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face relocation to vulnerable island
The remote island in the Bay of Bengal is engulfed by several feet of water at high tide, and has no roads.
Human rights groups urge Myanmar to investigate murder of prominent Muslim lawyer Ko Ni
A gunman shot the lawyer as he attempted to enter a taxi outside Yangon International Airport.
Islamic organisation urges UN to intervene in Myanmar to avoid 'genocide' of Rohingya Muslims
OIC says measures should be taken to avoid genocide of people like the ones in Cambodia and Rwanda.
Number of Rohingya fleeing Myanmar to Bangladesh rises sharply
Up to 22,000 Rohingya have fled from Myanmar's Rakhine state in the past week, says UN agency.
Picture of 'Rohingya Alan Kurdi' shows plight of Muslim minority fleeing persecution in Myanmar
16-month-old Mohammed Shohayet drowned with family during journey to Bangladesh to flee alleged persecution.
Myanmar accused of covering up Rohingya Muslim 'genocide' and abuse in anti-terror operations
Human rights groups slam government report on treatment of Rohingya Muslims in terror crackdown.
Myanmar authorities to investigate video showing police atrocities on Rohingya Muslims
Heads of security forces had previously stated that armed personnel were following the rule of law.
Malala Yousafzai, Richard Branson and dozen others urge UNSC to end 'ethnic cleansing' in Myanmar
In a letter, they told Myanmar government to lift all restrictions that are placed on humanitarian aid to Rakhine State.
Myanmar navy attacks Bangladeshi trawler, fishermen claim
At least 6 Bangladeshi nationals were left injured after Myanmar forces fired at the fishing trawler.
15,000 flee into China as Myanmar army fights ethnic rebels along border states, UN says
The UN body said an additional 2,400 people are internally displaced in northeast Myanmar.
Anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar risks radicalising the Rohingya population
Islamist groups like al-Qaeda and the Islamic State have referred to the plight of the Rohingya in their material.
Myanmar government acted 'legally' in restive Rakhine state, probe panel says in interim report
The commission, headed by Vice President Myint Swe is expected to deliver a complete report by 31 January.
UN appeals to Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi to visit disturbed Rakhine state amid clashes
Myanmar must strengthen efforts to diffuse tension, says UN Special Adviser.
21,000 Rohingya Muslims flee to Bangladesh to escape persecution in Myanmar
Rohingya flee Rakhine state following alleged crackdown by government forces, which Myanmar denies.
Malaysia describes violence against Rohingyas in Myanmar as 'ethnic cleansing'
The statement came after Myanmar said Kuala Lumpur should not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.
Malaysia cancels football matches with Myanmar to protest against abuse of Rohingya Muslims
Kuala Lumpur has been increasingly critical of the Myanmar government for not doing much to protect Rohingyas.
China offers support to Myanmar to end ethnic clashes near border
China says both countries should work together to maintain peace and security on their shared border.
UN official says Myanmar wants 'ethnic cleansing' of Rohingya Muslims as thousands attempt to flee
Myanmar's armed forces are allegedly killing men and children, raping women and burning villages.
Bangladesh pushes back Rohingyas fleeing from neighbouring Myanmar
Dhaka summons Myanmar's envoy to Bangladesh, urges serious action over Rohingya crisis.
More than 3,000 flee Myanmar to China after clashes along border towns
On Sunday, four ethnic groups had launched a series of attacks on military outposts and police stations in the Shan state in Myanmar.
New wave of destruction sees 1,250 houses destroyed in Myanmar's Rohingya villages
Soldiers are deployed to Rohingya following attacks on police blamed on sympathisers of Muslim minority.
Bangladesh steps up border security as hundreds of Rohingyas flee Myanmar to escape violence
It also launches special awareness programmes to tackle Rohingya influx.
Donald Trump's election will only embolden Myanmar in its genocide against the Rohingya
Only international condemnation has prevented all out war against the Muslim minority.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi defends handling of Rakhine conflict
Aung San Suu Kyi says the response is based on the 'rule of law'.
Rohingya women claim Myanmar soldiers raped them during a raid on their village in Rakhine
There has been an upsurge in violence between the army and the persecuted minority group in the Rakhine state.
Tens of thousands of Rohingyas left without aid in Myanmar's violence-ravaged Rakhine state
Myanmar's military has imposed a lockdown on restive Rakhine state crippling food and medicine supplies.