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In Maungdaw, the Arakan Army is demanding monthly “house taxes” from vulnerable Rohingya families—triggering fear, loss of shelter, and fresh waves of repression under rebel rule.
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing’s surprise appearance at Martyrs’ Day has sparked speculation of a calculated political move as the regime eyes legitimacy ahead of its promised 2025 elections.
Amid rising calls for justice and reconciliation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain affirms the government's intent to identify and address implementation delays in the 1997 Peace Accord
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Friday, Dreyer said, “We operate in 150 countries and territories. We have never seen such efficiency and decisiveness. On behalf of all my colleagues at SpaceX, I extend our appreciation to you. We look forward to working closely with your team.”
The agreement was signed this week by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam, according to a statement issued Friday by the UN Human Rights Office in Geneva.
Life in the camp is always challenging, but the monsoon rains make it even more dangerous, with landslides, eroded pathways, and threats to essential sanitation systems now posing daily hazards.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a detailed investigation into archival land records revealed that the property in question never belonged to Ray’s family.
The military claimed victory in an official statement released Thursday, declaring that government forces had regained full control of Nawnghkio after “566 armed engagements within 11 operational months.”
The incident took place in Nyaung Phyar village, Bogale Township, Ayeyarwady Region. The victim, Maung Aung Aung, had a verbal altercation with local village administrator Myo Min Aung,
In a historic bid for self-representation, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are holding internal elections to form a civil society committee, aiming to represent their community on global platforms amid deepening humanitarian challenges.
The agreement, titled "On ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on mutual protection of classified information," aims to safeguard state secrets and strengthen cooperation between the two nations.
At least 72 Rohingya returnees, including children, are being held without aid and forced into labor by the Arakan Army, raising alarm over repatriation safety and rights violations.
UN warns of catastrophic service cuts as global funding shortfall threatens food, health, and education for over a million Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar.
According to Indian media reports, the operation occurred between 2 AM and 4 AM on July 13, involving over 150 Israeli-made drones targeting bases of the banned separatist group United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region, a stronghold believed to house ULFA-I’s Eastern Command headquarters.
The attack, carried out by the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), targeted a junta military position in Kayin State around 3:00 PM local time. The Thai army said Myanmar soldiers attempted to hold their ground and called in reinforcements but were ultimately overrun.
According to a report by Health Policy Watch, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus informed staff via internal email that Wazed’s leave became effective since July 11.
Named the Arakan Rohingya National Council (ARNC), the newly formed group announced its formation on Sunday, declaring its mission to provide a unified political voice for Rohingya people worldwide — both inside Myanmar and in exile.
The attack took place around 1:00 AM on Friday in Linn Ta Lu village, where over 150 displaced residents had taken refuge in the Buddhist monastery amid weeks of heavy fighting in the area.
Without immediate financial backing, the agency warns that healthcare services could be disrupted as early as September, and essential supplies like cooking fuel will run out by December.
The assurances came during separate meetings held on the sidelines of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Kuala Lumpur .
