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The Daily Star reported on August 7 that at least 31 Rohingya refugees drowned in the Naf River and the Bay of Bengal's estuary after two boats capsized while attempting to reach Bangladesh from Rakhine.
"Hindu leaders ordered us to vacate different areas a number of times in north India. They also threatened to retaliate with violent consequences if we disobeyed them,” Mohammad shared with VOA this week from an undisclosed city in southern India.
The violence though has sparked outrage, with thousands taking to the streets on Sunday in protest. Demonstrators, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune, decried the destruction of homes, the encroachment on temple lands, arson, looting, and other forms of aggression targeting the Hindu community.
The Arakan Army, the armed wing representing Rakhine’s ethnic group, has denied involvement in the attack, which took place on Monday as Rohingya residents attempted to escape heavy fighting in the town of Maungdaw by crossing the Naf River into Bangladesh.
"The garment and textile industry, especially those with significant stakes in Bangladesh, are understandably concerned," Sitharaman said. "These investments were made in good faith, and they’ve thrived, contributing to a boost in Bangladesh’s exports. We’re all hoping that things return to normal quickly."
The attack took place on Monday as families gathered near the border, hoping to cross into Bangladesh. Witnesses, activists, and a diplomat reported that drones targeted the group, marking the deadliest known assault on civilians in Rakhine state amid the ongoing conflict between Myanmar's military and rebel forces.
"She wanted to stay; she did not want to leave the country at all. But we kept insisting that it was not safe for her. We were concerned for her physical safety first; so we persuaded her to leave," Joy told NDTV's Marya Shakil in a telephonic interview.
India has not officially addressed the developments yet, but the federal government has called opposition parties for a meeting.
Myanmar has been in a state of turmoil. Three and a half years later, the junta is still battling widespread armed resistance and has recently faced notable defeats against an alliance of ethnic minority armed groups.
The year-over-year comparison reveals a decrease in remittances, with expatriates sending $1.97 billion in July 2023. This drop was highlighted in Bangladesh Bank’s updated report, raising concerns about the current economic climate.
Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala's Chief Minister, addressed the press, saying, "This landslide has wiped out an entire area." He reported that local hospitals are currently treating at least 123 injured individuals, while over 3,000 residents have been evacuated to 45 relief camps."
On July 22, 2024, vpnMentor reported a staggering 5016% increase in VPN demand in Bangladesh. Although this figure dropped to over 2500% by July 25 following the partial restoration of broadband internet, the demand remains significantly high.
Admiral Zwe Win Myint, who had served as the Navy Commander-in-Chief, submitted his resignation after defying an order from Min Aung Hlaing to attack Arakan Army (AA) troops stationed in hotels at Ngapali Beach in Thandwe Township without the use of artillery.
Ankan Banerjee, a Joint Secretary in the MEA, highlighted the security threat posed by illegal immigration of Rohingya into Tripura and other northeastern states.
"Among the over 200 junta positions taken, more than 10 were of significant strategic importance to the military and are now vital to the KIA," Colonel Naw Bu told The Irrawaddy.
The issue of Indian students being sent back from the US without clear reasons came to the forefront during a Lok Sabha session when BK Parthasarathi inquired about the number of students deported by the US in the last three years.
Wong made these remarks at a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers, where the crisis in Myanmar, a member state, has caused significant division within the bloc.
State-run MRTV television broadcast the announcement, stating that Min Aung Hlaing received an official letter from the acting president's office on Monday.
Tun Khin, president of the Burmese Rohingya Organization UK, highlighted that those Rohingya still in Myanmar's internally displaced persons (IDP) camps face targeted attacks by the military and fatalities from anti-junta forces amidst the ongoing civil war.
In an address to the nation yesterday (July 17), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked to wait until the court's verdict. She announced a judicial inquiry into the terrorist attack and casualties on protesting students.
