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A New Era is Dawning For the People of Myanmar’s Rakhine State

A New Era is Dawning For the People of Myanmar’s Rakhine State

By Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
After years of conflict and ethnic cleansing, recent military gains by the Arakan Army have opened up fresh possibilities for the region's future.

Hundreds of Rohingya Refugees Disembark in Indonesia’s Aceh Region

Hundreds of Rohingya Refugees Disembark in Indonesia’s Aceh Region

By Sebastian Strangio
Five boats carrying nearly 900 people have reached western Indonesia over the past week, UNHCR officials say.
Malaysia Charges Four Men Over Mass Graves and Trafficking Camps

Malaysia Charges Four Men Over Mass Graves and Trafficking Camps

By Sebastian Strangio
The charges relate to the discovery of more than 100 bodies in mass graves in the Thailand-Malaysia border region in 2015.

Remembering Mohibullah, a Tireless Advocate for the Rohingya

Remembering Mohibullah, a Tireless Advocate for the Rohingya

By Hashmat Ullah and Mohammad Nowkhim
"There are tens of thousands to whom he represented hope in a better future, and who will be mourning him today."

At Least 17 Perish as Refugee Boat Capsizes Off Myanmar Coast

At Least 17 Perish as Refugee Boat Capsizes Off Myanmar Coast

By Sebastian Strangio
The tragedy is a reminder of the unresolved Rohingya refugee crisis that has been largely eclipsed by the country's post-coup conflict.

Rohingya Sue Facebook for $150 Billion, Alleging Role in Violence

Rohingya Sue Facebook for $150 Billion, Alleging Role in Violence

By Kelvin Chan
Lawyers filed a class-action lawsuit in California saying Facebook's arrival in Myanmar helped spread hate speech, misinformation, and incitement to violence.

How Facebook Has Failed Myanmar Yet Again

How Facebook Has Failed Myanmar Yet Again

By Sam McNeil and Victoria Milko
The online platform continues to be used to fuel hate, foment division and incite offline violence.
Myanmar’s Democratic Vision Depends on Including Rohingya, Other Ethnic Minorities

Myanmar’s Democratic Vision Depends on Including Rohingya, Other Ethnic Minorities

By Wai Wai Nu
“We will never be free until all of us are free.”

Why the National Unity Government’s Statement on Myanmar’s Rohingya Is Important

Why the National Unity Government’s Statement on Myanmar’s Rohingya Is Important

By Angshuman Choudhury
The shadow government's formal pledges to offer a persecuted minority justice and rights could help shape Myanmar's future.

Fire Devastates Large Swathe of Rohingya Refugee Camp

Fire Devastates Large Swathe of Rohingya Refugee Camp

By Sebastian Strangio
The fire is a harrowing reminder of the vulnerable position of Rohingya refugees, as their country descends into political crisis.

Myanmar After the 2021 Coup: Internal Security and Geopolitical Consequences

Myanmar After the 2021 Coup: Internal Security and Geopolitical Consequences

By Ankit Panda
How will the February 1, 2021, coup in Myanmar affect the country’s internal security and foreign relations?
Activists Denounce Myanmar Election App For ‘Inflaming’ Ethnic Tensions

Activists Denounce Myanmar Election App For ‘Inflaming’ Ethnic Tensions

By Sebastian Strangio
By accepting Myanmar's rigid official racial and religious categorizations, the EU-funded app runs the risk of entrenching sectarian divides.

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