In Myanmar’s election year, radical Buddhism heightens tension
Arakan News Agency MEIKTILA, Myanmar (Reuters) – When religious violence erupted in Meiktila in central Myanmar two years...
In Indonesia’s Aceh, a warm welcome for refugees in a sea of misery
Arakan News Agency LANGSA, Indonesia, 15 june 2015 (IRIN) – Nur Yanah can’t hold back the tears when...
Suspected trafficking kingpins handed to Malaysia
Arakan News Agency Thailand has handed over the suspected leaders of several human-trafficking syndicates to Malaysia, according to...
Aziz urges international community to take notice of Pak-India tensions
Arakan News Agency ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs and National Security Sartaj Aziz urged the international...
Anti-Rohingya group calls on Myanmar govt not to help stranded boatpeople
Arakan News Agency YANGON: Buddhist hardliners backed by monks protested in Myanmar’s troubled Rakhine state against help being...
In light of Rohingya crisis, we should help all refugees more
Arakan News Agency Horrific images of gaunt Rohingya refugees fleeing in boats isn’t just Southeast Asia’s problem. More...
UN’s silence condemnable as Rohingya Muslims get murdered: Fazl
Arakan News Agency ISLAMABAD: – Jamiat Ulema Islam – Fazl (JUI-F) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman has on Sunday...
Dim the destination allure for boat people
Arakan News Agency THE response to the perennial problem of human trafficking from Myanmar and Bangladesh is, at...
Buddhists protest against Myanmar helping Rohingya stranded at sea
Arakan News Agency Buddhist hardliners backed by monks protested in Myanmar’s troubled Rakhine state on Monday against help...
Tensions high in Maungdaw ahead of Sunday protests
Arakan News Agency Tensions are running high in Maungdaw town ahead of a planned anti Muslim protest rally...
Australia’s record as humanitarian world leader ‘has deteriorated’, says US official
Arakan News Agency Anne Richard, senior US official, says Coalition’s hardline approach to asylum seekers has caused it...
Malaysia opposition wants anti-trafficking bill updated
Arakan News Agency Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail says bill needs further clarity and strength by incorporating latest...
Demolition of Rohingya settlements begins
Arakan News Agency Bangladesh has started demolishing illegal Rohingya settlements in forests surrounding the southeastern tourist city of...
