Archive for October, 2012

Statement by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the Arakan Conflict

Statement by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the Arakan Conflict

News October 26, 2012 at 9:51 pm 0 comments

ShareNew York, 25 October 2012 – Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the fresh outbreak of violence in Rakhine, Myanmar The most recent outbreak of communal violence in five townships in Northern Rakhine is deeply troubling. The widening mistrust between the communities is being exploited by militant and criminal elementsRead More

Appeal by a US Physician to the State Department

Letter October 26, 2012 at 9:44 pm 0 comments

ShareDear US State Dept, In the last 4 days in the mid-Rakhine region, what appears to be large mobs of Rakhine monks and civilians have forcibly evicted over 1000 Rohingya families, killed reportedly anywhere from 200-500 Rohingya and burned down 4 Rohingya villages. This violence occurred reportedly with military and police in attendanceRead More

The Navy Refuses Ethnic Kaman Refugees in Sittwe

The Navy Refuses Ethnic Kaman Refugees in Sittwe

News October 26, 2012 at 4:56 pm 0 comments

ShareOctober 26, 2012 M-Media Reporting by Zarni Thae Chaung (at 3:40 PM) Terror in Arakan state continue to get worse today. Groups of ethnic Kaman refugees from Kyaut Phyu have landed in Thae Chaung, Sittwe (Akyab). But another 5,000 to 6,000 refugees from Pauk Taw and Kyuat Phyu have beenRead More

Radio Free Asia’s Interview With A Muslim Fleeing To The Sea

Radio Free Asia’s Interview With A Muslim Fleeing To The Sea

News October 26, 2012 at 12:15 am 0 comments

Share The following is the transcript of Radio Free Asia’s interview with a Muslim man who was fleeing in the sea to escape riots in Kyaut Phyu township, Arakan state. The original interview in Burmese language was aired on October 24, 2012. RFA: Mr. Maung Ni, where are you now? Ans:Read More

Violence in Arakan Spread to Kyaut Taw Today

News October 25, 2012 at 11:48 am 0 comments

ShareOctober 25, 2012 M-Media Reporting by Htun Taut Rakhines have started burning down Muslims’ houses in Kyaut Taw township today. At 6:30 AM, Rakhines have started burning down houses at Lat Saung Kaut village. Those fleeing the area were shot dead by the Rakhine Army, which is pretending to beRead More