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Armed forces release statement saying remarks by general about political system were misinterpretedMyanmar’s armed forces have said they will protect and abide by the country’s constitution and act according to law, amid concerns in the country that th…
Read MoreAmid concern from charities and NGOs, Bangladesh is relocating Rohinghya refugees to a remote island. One resident describes his new life thereI wanted to come here. No one forced me, and my wife also agreed in a snap.To be honest, though, I didn’t tel…
Read MoreBangladesh authorities under pressure from rights activists including Bianca Jagger over detention of Abul KaramBangladesh authorities are facing calls to release a Rohingya man arrested while photographing the transfer of refugees to a controversial i…
Read MoreCampaigners say the deals revealed in new report are a breach of firms’ human rights responsibilitiesHuman rights groups are demanding that two of Britain’s biggest banks explain why they have lent tens of millions of pounds to a technology company bui…
Read MoreTwins Noor and Aziz Yasmin will feature in educational videos shown in refugee camps in BangladeshThe children’s TV show Sesame Street has unveiled its first Rohingya Muppets to help thousands of refugee children overcome trauma and tackle the impact o…
Read MoreOperation to move 2,500 families begins despite safety concerns and lack of consent from refugeesBangladesh has begun moving Rohingya families from camps near the Myanmar border to a settlement on a remote island, despite concerns about its safety and …
Read MoreThe Goldman environmental prize honours the achievements of grassroots activists in six continents, recognising their efforts to protect natural habitats and push for political change, often at great personal riskPlastic in paradise: Goldman prize winn…
Read MoreLawyers and activists say persecution of Muslims is continuing despite UN actionMyanmar is continuing to commit genocide against Rohingya Muslims in breach of orders by the UN’s top court, according to human rights lawyers and activists.The internation…
Read MoreElection result is likely to further entrench divisions within the country, particularly resentment within minority communitiesAung San Suu Kyi’s party will return to power for another five year term after securing a widely predicted victory in what is…
Read MorePopa Langur, numbering only 200-250 in the wild and at risk of extinction, was genetically identified from London museum sampleIn a rare find, scientists have identified a new species of primate, a lithe tree-dweller living in the forests of central My…
Read More‘Mother Suu’ remains popular despite coronavirus, conflict in Rakhine state and genocide chargesVoters across Myanmar have gone to the polls for an election that is expected to return to power the party of Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains hugely popular a…
Read MoreCampaigners report job losses and jailing of those airing grievances – and urge global fashion brands to stand up for workers’ rightsOn the morning of 4 May, Zar Zar Tun, a Burmese garment worker, led a strike at a factory in the city of Yangon. Within…
Read MoreFactory closures due to fashion industry order cancellations have pushed many former employees into often dangerous workCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWhen Hla, 19, tried to go back to work seven months ago after having a b…
Read MoreFighting leaves seven dead as rival factions fight for control of drugs trade and terrorise vulnerable refugeesFighting between rival gangs in the Rohingya refugee settlements in Bangladesh has forced hundreds of people to leave their shelters in a wee…
Read MoreAttacks against the Muslim minority in Myanmar have gone unchecked as regional players focus on their own interestsThe persecution, ethnic cleansing, and attempted genocide of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar’s Rakhine state is an affront to the rule of law…
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