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The Lady and The Hague: Myanmar leader Suu Kyi courts home audience
The last time Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi traveled to western Europe, she was feted as the freshly elected civilian ruler of a fledgling democracy who had brought an end to half a century of military dictatorship. When the
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Rohingya genocide: Canada backs court probe
TRENTON: Canada today lauded Gambia’s bid to bring Myanmar to court to answer genocide charges against the Rohingya minority. Anadolu Agency reported Canada foreign affairs minister, Chrystia Freeland said, the country welcome Gambia’s submission to the International Court of Justice
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Dr M: Let’s end Rohingya’s suffering now
NEW YORK: Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has sounded the clarion call for the international community to put the Rohingya crisis squarely on its radar with a view to resolving it now. Speaking at his first engagement since
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Asean supports Myanmar’s commitment to Rohingya repatriation
Asean foreign ministers reiterated their support for Myanmar’s commitment to ensure safety and security for all communities in Rakhine State as effectively as possible, as well as facilitating the voluntary return of Rohingya refugees in a safe, secure and dignified
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US slaps sanctions on Myanmar army chief over Rohingya abuses
The US yesterday announced sanctions on Myanmar military’s Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other military leaders accused of being responsible for extrajudicial killings of Rohingya Muslims, barring them entry to the US. The steps, which also covered Min Aung Hlaing’s
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Malaysia preparing strategic paper to help Rohingya refugees
KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry is preparing a strategic paper to determine the optimum role Malaysia can play to help the Rohingya refugees, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said Malaysia is consistent in championing
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Bangladesh picks up 58 Malaysia-bound Rohingya at sea
TEKNAF: Bangladesh coast guards on Thursday stopped 58 Rohingya refugees from making a potentially dangerous journey to Malaysia by sea and arrested two suspected traffickers, an official said. Acting on a tip-off, a patrol ship challenged a fishing boat near
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Arrest warrant issued for Myanmar fanatic monk Wirathu
YANGON: The Myanmar court has issued an arrest warrant for a nationalist Buddhist monk, Wirathu, on sedition charge. Wirathu is known for his incendiary attacks on minority Muslims, particularly the Rohingya community. He has also been critical of the civilian
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Myanmar soldiers jailed for Rohingya killings freed in less than a year
NAYPYITAW: The Myanmar government has granted early release to seven soldiers jailed for the killing of 10 Rohingya Muslim men and children during a 2017 military crackdown in the western state of Rakhine, two prison officials, two former fellow inmates
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Be mindful of IS manipulation, Umno & PAS reminded
PUCHONG: Political parties such as PAS, Umno and NGOs such as Ummah have been told to be more mindful as to prevent their statements and activities from being manipulated by terrorist groups such as the Islamic State (IS). “All political
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