Former UN chief’s team to travel to Maungdaw, which has been under lockdown since the military launched a sweep of the territory after militant attacks on 9 October.
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Ex-junta VP casts shadow over election of civilian president
While parliament’s vote for a civilian president is greeted with optimism, the appointment of a junta-era figure to first vice-president concerns many.
Burmese officials ‘in denial’ over UN report on crimes against Rohingya
Burma’s government remains “in denial” about alleged atrocities by its military against minority Rohingya Muslims, officials present at a meeting in Bangladesh said, despite leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s pledge to investigate the findings of a devastating UN report.
Suu Kyi vows to investigate crimes against Rohingya: UN human rights chief
The top United Nations human rights official said State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi promised on Friday to investigate UN allegations of atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.
13 parties call for NDSC intervention
A joint-statement signed by the parties blamed Suu Kyi’s government, accusing it of incompetence.
In Photos: Burma marks Martyrs' Day
Burma commemorates its most solemn anniversary with ceremonies around the country.