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Rakhine State

Myanmar's Rohingya Crisis Escalates
By Luke Hunt
Life for the group is looking grimmer by the day.

Why Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Has Failed on Media Freedom
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The current government's approach looks eerily familiar.

What’s Next for Myanmar’s Rakhine State?
By Laignee Barron
The government declared the clearance operation over last month – it’s not so simple.

The Rohingya Insurgents: Myanmar Creates Its Own Frankenstein
By Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Harakah al-Yaqin, a new insurgent group in Rakhine state, is different than its predecessors.

Debunking the Rohingya-Taliban Link
By Austin Bodetti
Getting to the bottom of the Rohingya insurgency's alleged links to transnational terrorism.

The Dark Depths of Myanmar's Rohingya Tragedy
By Emanuel Stoakes
Cynicism and denial hold sway in Myanmar, even as children's lives are put at risk.

Taking the Rohingya Insurgency at Face Value
By Richard Potter
Much of the speculation about the recent attacks miss a simple truth about the plight of the Rohingya.

Violence Erupts in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
By Caleb Quinley
A closer look at the latest burst of conflict in a troubled region of the country.

Can Kofi Annan’s Commission Solve the Rohingya Conundrum?
By Nehginpao Kipgen
A new advisory commission, led by Annan, will seek a lasting solution to tensions in Rakhine state.

In Myanmar, the AIIB Could Buttress China's 'One Belt, One Road' Framework
By Ankit Panda
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank could come to play a greater role in Myanmar.

Is Genocide Underway in Myanmar?
By Shawn W. Crispin
A new legal analysis released this week presents strong evidence that it is.

Myanmar’s Most Vulnerable Face Rations Cut
By Emanuel Stoakes
The UN World Food Programme has confirmed it will be cutting food rations for internally displaced persons.