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Rohingya Cleansing Continues in Arakan Under State Programme

Need for U.N. Peacekeeping Force more urgent than ever.

(YANGON, Myanmar) - We strongly condemning the renewed violence and carnage by the extremist Rakhine Buddhists against the Muslims or Rohingyas in Arakan.

Systematic killings, rape of women and destruction have continued unabated while every single sign of Muslim or Islam is being erased from Arakan.

Kyaukpro Mosque Burnt Down by Buddhists in Burma

Muslim association in Yangon announces they will not observe Eid-ul-Azha in protest of killing and torching Rohingyas and their houses

(DHAKA, Bangladesh) - I just learned that yesterday, the Rakhines torched the historic Mosque (Biggest of Kyaukpro) and most of the parts of it burnt down.

The Rakhines tried to torch Muslim houses in Kyaukpro, but in vain due to the intervention of the army. A tense situation continues to prevail in Kyaukpro.

Monk group Calls on Locals to Target `Rohingya Sympathisers`

Ethnic tensions flared again this weekend with reports of casualties following fresh clashes between Arakanese Buddhists and Muslim Rohingyas

(RANGOON, Burma) - A group of Arakanese monks have called for Rohingya “sympathisers” to be targeted and exposed as “national traitors”.

This, while tensions again flare between Buddhists and Muslims in Burma’s westernmost state.

Myanmar: Witnesses Say 100 Rohingyas were Killed & Ten Girls Raped by Police in Latest Attacks

Burma's Muslims brace for further attacks by angry Buddhist mobs in Minbya and other townships in Arakan.

(YANGON, Myanmar) - Today 440 houses belonging to Rohingya Muslims were set on fire by Rakhine terrorists & Rakhine Nationalities Development Party (RNDP) party members.

In this attack, 100 Rohingyas were killed, and ten Rohingya girls were raped by policemen.

Sri Lanka: Public Threats and Harassment Against Human Rights Defender Dr Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu

William Gomes asks Sri Lanka's President to aid longtime human rights activist.

(SALEM) - Posters in Colombo contain threats against Human Rights Defender, Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu.

He is one of those who attended the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva to speak out over human rights abuses committed in Sri Lanka.

4 Muslim Villages in Minbya township and 5 Villages in Mrauk U Torched

Some are alleging that Thein Sein is copying the Bosnia massacre and more voices have been raised to change Rakhine State administration headed by U Hla Maung Tin.

(DHAKA, Bangladesh) - The violence by Buddhists has raged for two days under the direction of RNDP Leaders and homes have been burnt to ashes. 5 Rohingyas have also been killed.

A physician with Human Rights Watch this week confirmed for Salem-News that the violence is reminiscent of Bosnia.

Myanmar President Urges Change of Attitude Toward Muslim Minority

The president said the government should promote more education and job opportunities in the Rakhine State along the border with Bangladesh.

(NAYPYITAW, Burma) - Myanmar President Thein Sein has urged people to change their attitude towards Rohingya-Muslims.

This news does signal a major change in government policy on the minority that has been suffering from discrimination for decades.

`Voices for Rohingya: Stop the Genocide!` - Dr. Tim Chambless

It’s a terrible word with terrible synonyms...

(LONDON) - The Muslim Student Association and Miles for Water collaborated at a presentation in the Union to raise awareness about a genocide occurring in Burma.

“Not many people know the specifics of the genocide, much less that it’s happening or why it’s happening,” said Faeiza Javed, president of the Muslim Student Association and a student in social work.

Police Order Rohingya Refugees to Leave Jammu

Now as the refugees are facing expulsion from here too, things are getting worse for these 'citizens of nowhere' to survive.

(JAMMU Kashmir Watch) - Caught in between the 'Devil and Deep Blue Sea', Rhongiyas in Jammu, facing the wrath in exile are dumbfounded by police threats to vacate the area they stay in.

Rhongiyas have been directed by the police to immediately vacate areas in Jammu city like the Railway route, opposite Jammu University.

ERC Appeals for UN Intervention and Observers in Arakan, Burma

Almost one million Rohingya Muslims are living in a dire situation throughout Arakan State.

(LONDON) - We are deeply concerned over the reports that Bengali Rakhines had started attacks on Rohingya Muslims and Kaman Muslims yet again in Minbya Township and Myauk U Townships on October 21, 2012.

At least four villages were burnt down and scores of people killed. Exact casualty report is not available at the moment.