Rakhaine

Buddhists, Hindus also flee Myanmar's sectarian clashes

Rakhine, Myanmar's poorest state, has become a crucible of religious hatred focused on the Rohingya, who are reviled and perceived as illegal immigrants in the Buddhist-majority country.

Kofi Annan to lead commission on Rohingya issue

Aung San Suu Kyi picks ex- UN chief Kofi Annan to lead commission to stop human rights abuses in Rakhine State between Buddhists and minority Rohingya Muslims.

September 3, 2017
September 3, 2017

Buddhists, Hindus also flee Myanmar's sectarian clashes

Rakhine, Myanmar's poorest state, has become a crucible of religious hatred focused on the Rohingya, who are reviled and perceived as illegal immigrants in the Buddhist-majority country.

August 24, 2016
August 24, 2016

Kofi Annan to lead commission on Rohingya issue

Aung San Suu Kyi picks ex- UN chief Kofi Annan to lead commission to stop human rights abuses in Rakhine State between Buddhists and minority Rohingya Muslims.