persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
UN braces for further exodus
Muslim Rohingya are still fleeing from Myanmar to Bangladesh and the United Nations is bracing for a possible "further exodus", the UN humanitarian aid chief says.
UNHCR calls for redoubling humanitarian efforts for Rohingyas
The UNHCR calls for a redoubling of the international humanitarian response in Bangladesh, saying, the conditions for an estimated 480,000 Rohingyas who have fled to the country from Myanmar since August 25 can still deteriorate.
Number of Rohingyas in Bangladesh rises to 480,000: UN
The United Nations drastically increases the estimated number of Rohingya Muslims who have fled violence in Myanmar to 480,000 as Bangladesh eases restrictions on aid groups working in refugee camps and seeks $250 million to cope with the crisis.
Rohingyas in Bangladesh need 'massive' assistance: UN
Bangladesh needs "massive international assistance" to feed and shelter the 436,000 Rohingyas who have fled Myanmar in recent weeks, the head of the UN refugee agency says.
History and sufferings of Rohingya community
Watch the Star Live Video to know more about the history of the Rohingya people of Myanmar's Rakhine state, who migrated from Bengal to Myanmar (then Burma) several hundred years ago, and have been a subject of hatred and oppression by the Myanmar authorities.
In a sense, Myanmar declared war against Bangladesh by sending Rohingyas: Muhith
Terming Rohingya refugee influx in Bangladesh a disaster, Finance Minister AMA Muhith says that in a sense Myanmar has declared war against Bangladesh by sending the people.
Reactions to speech by Myanmar's Suu Kyi on violence in Rakhine state
Here are some reactions from diplomats, aid agency officials, human rights groups and others to Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's first address to the nation since attacks by Rohingya Muslim insurgents on August 25 sparked a military response that has forced more than 410,000 Rohingya into neighboring Bangladesh.
Rohingya crisis: South Korea urges international community to help Bangladesh
South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ahn Seong-doo calls upon the international community to help Bangladesh in addressing the Rohingya crisis.
Govt wants peaceful solution to Rohingya crisis: Law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq says the government wants the Rohingya crisis to be resolved in a peaceful manner and the foreign ministry is working to this effect.
UN braces for further exodus
Muslim Rohingya are still fleeing from Myanmar to Bangladesh and the United Nations is bracing for a possible "further exodus", the UN humanitarian aid chief says.
UNHCR calls for redoubling humanitarian efforts for Rohingyas
The UNHCR calls for a redoubling of the international humanitarian response in Bangladesh, saying, the conditions for an estimated 480,000 Rohingyas who have fled to the country from Myanmar since August 25 can still deteriorate.
Number of Rohingyas in Bangladesh rises to 480,000: UN
The United Nations drastically increases the estimated number of Rohingya Muslims who have fled violence in Myanmar to 480,000 as Bangladesh eases restrictions on aid groups working in refugee camps and seeks $250 million to cope with the crisis.
Rohingyas in Bangladesh need 'massive' assistance: UN
Bangladesh needs "massive international assistance" to feed and shelter the 436,000 Rohingyas who have fled Myanmar in recent weeks, the head of the UN refugee agency says.
History and sufferings of Rohingya community
Watch the Star Live Video to know more about the history of the Rohingya people of Myanmar's Rakhine state, who migrated from Bengal to Myanmar (then Burma) several hundred years ago, and have been a subject of hatred and oppression by the Myanmar authorities.
In a sense, Myanmar declared war against Bangladesh by sending Rohingyas: Muhith
Terming Rohingya refugee influx in Bangladesh a disaster, Finance Minister AMA Muhith says that in a sense Myanmar has declared war against Bangladesh by sending the people.
Reactions to speech by Myanmar's Suu Kyi on violence in Rakhine state
Here are some reactions from diplomats, aid agency officials, human rights groups and others to Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's first address to the nation since attacks by Rohingya Muslim insurgents on August 25 sparked a military response that has forced more than 410,000 Rohingya into neighboring Bangladesh.
Rohingya crisis: South Korea urges international community to help Bangladesh
South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ahn Seong-doo calls upon the international community to help Bangladesh in addressing the Rohingya crisis.
Govt wants peaceful solution to Rohingya crisis: Law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq says the government wants the Rohingya crisis to be resolved in a peaceful manner and the foreign ministry is working to this effect.
Angelina Jolie condemns Myanmar violence
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie condemns the violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and called on the country's government and its leader, Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi, to no longer remain silent.