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Editorial: Obama in Myanmar

They cannot live in ghettos like in the past.

(RHIAD) - It is probably by chance that one of the first countries Barack Obama will visit after his reelection is in the midst of an insurgency against Muslims.

The unrest in Myanmar between majority Buddhists and the Rohingya, an ethnic Muslim minority, has displaced at least 22,500.

Suu Kyi Accused of Being `Too Authoritarian`

The party of Burmese Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Suu Kyi, has been accused of being too authoritarian, as Pro-Democracy activists quit.

(WASHINGTON DC The Fresh Outlook) - Around one hundred and thirty members of the National League for Democracy party have resigned, with hundreds more threatening to follow.

Breakaway members have established their own political organisation – a group called Democracy Network – focused on helping the local community.

Arakan Strife Could Spread Across Burma: ICG

In May 2012, long-simmering tensions ignited between the Buddhist Arakanese and Muslim Rohingya communities.

(YANGON, Burma The Irriwaddi) - Recent sectarian violence in Arakan state threatens national stability.

Experts say it could spread into wider religious conflict unless tackled through decisive moral leadership.

Plight Of The Rohingya: ASEAN Credibility Again At Stake Analysis

The suffering of the Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine state is putting pressure on ASEAN to intervene. Coming just before their 21st Summit, the wisdom and stewardship of ASEAN leaders will be tested once again.

(RANGOON EurasiaReview) - THE PLIGHT of the Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar – whom some label as victims of “ethnic persecution” – is threatening to blow up in the face of ASEAN.

It is happening just weeks before the regional grouping convenes its 21th summit this month in Cambodia.

NaSaKa Tortured Rohingya Family to Sign as Bangali on Forms in Pauk Taw Tsp

U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Burma in the coming days .

(RANGOON, Burma) - We are told that the Myanmar government has organized a commission to investigate Rohingyas to determine if they are citizens of Myanmar according to the 1982 citizenship law.

They are using three questioning forms (papers).

France: Activists in Paris Support Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar

Rohingya Muslims have faced torture, neglect and repression in Myanmar since it achieved independence in 1948.

(PARIS Ahlul Bayt) - Activists in Paris have staged a demonstration to mark the global day of action against the massacre of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar by extremist Buddhists.

The event in the French capital was organized with the aim of drawing international attention to the brutal killing of hundreds of Muslims and displacement of thousands more in recent attacks by extremist Buddhists...

SHOCKING: Former Buddhist Monk Claims Having Risen From the Dead

MONK SEES BUDDHA IN HELL AND LIVES TO TELL (Guatama)

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - This video is about a miraculous survival and an inspiring story of enlightenment to Christianity.

While unconfirmed, this man's near-death experience makes Betty Eadie and other noted near-death survivors look like lightweights, when in fact they are anything of the case.

A Joint Statement of 12 Undersigned Rohingya Organizations

“Immigration Check to the Muslims of Arakan by the Burmese Government”

(WASHINGTON DC) - A dozen Rohingya organizations have banded together out of deep concern over the ethnic cleansing in Burma.

They say President Thein Sein must check the immigration status of the Muslims of Arakan known as Rohingyas with the pretext of Data collection...

Clinton to Join Obama for Burma Trip

Human rights groups are calling for a critical evaluation and will protest.

(RANGOON, Burma The Irrawaddy ) - US President Barack Obama will be joined by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton while visiting Burma later this month during which dialogue will focus on pushing for further democratic reform.

Many wonder what hope this visit may or may not hold for the Muslims of Burma who are suffering from massive ethnic cleansing attacks.

Suu Kyi Calls for More Troops in Myanmar`s Rakhine State

A 1982 law stripped citizenship from 800,000 Rohingya people.

(RANGOON, Burma Mizzima News) - Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and parliamentarians from ethnic minority parties are calling for more troops in Rakhine State.

Suu Kyi has until now remained largely silent on the issue...